BRINC Drones
BRINC Drones is a Seattle-based manufacturer of purpose-built drones, cloud software (LiveOps), and accessories for U.S. public safety agencies. Its vertically integrated ecosystem — Guardian, Responder, Lemur 2, BRINC Ball, and Guardian Station — serves 900+ law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies across all 50 states.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersSeattle, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BRINC Drones does
BRINC Drones is a Seattle-based, privately held U.S. manufacturer of purpose-built unmanned aerial systems and supporting software exclusively for the public safety market. Founded in the aftermath of the 2017 Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, the company designs, manufactures, and sells a vertically integrated ecosystem — airframes (Guardian, Responder, Lemur 2), companion hardware (Guardian Station robotic charging/payload-swap nest, Responder Station), the BRINC Ball ruggedized throw-phone communications device, the LiveOps cloud operations platform, the BRINC Connect meshed radio/4G LTE communications system, and the proprietary LiDAR-based BRINC Autonomy Engine — to over 900 law enforcement, fire, search-and-rescue, and EMS agencies across all 50 states. All hardware is designed, sourced, and assembled in the United States and is NDAA, CJIS, and SOC2 compliant.
The company's revenue model combines direct hardware sales, the Safeguard subscription (continuous hardware/software refresh plus unlimited repair and replacement), the LiveOps platform subscription, professional services (policy development, FAA Part 107/COA support, training, integration, maintenance), and transition-credit programs (BRINC Beyond, up to $15K per legacy drone). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; BRINC Ball is sold direct with a bundled Protection and Data Plan. Go-to-market is enterprise field-sales led, augmented by an exclusive North American public safety reseller alliance with Motorola Solutions (April 2025), cooperative purchasing contracts through Sourcewell and BuyBoard, and an exclusive drone partnership with the National League of Cities (March 2026) to scale Drone-as-First-Responder deployment nationwide.
BRINC has raised at least $157M across disclosed rounds, led by Index Ventures (Series A 2021; $75M round 2025) with Motorola Solutions, Mike Volpi, and Dylan Field participating in the 2025 round. Founder Blake Resnick remains CEO. In 2025 the company reported it more than tripled revenue and quintupled monthly production capacity, and in March 2026 it opened a new Seattle factory that more than doubles its production footprint ahead of the Guardian launch. BRINC has been sanctioned by China alongside Skydio and Anduril, cutting it off from Chinese component suppliers but reinforcing its regulatory position as the de facto domestically compliant public safety drone vendor.
BRINC Drones firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BRINC Drones
- Legal name
- BRINC Drones Inc.
- Website
- https://brincdrones.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- BRINC Drones is a Seattle-based manufacturer of purpose-built drones, cloud software (LiveOps), and accessories for U.S. public safety agencies. Its vertically integrated ecosystem — Guardian, Responder, Lemur 2, BRINC Ball, and Guardian Station — serves 900+ law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies across all 50 states.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where BRINC Drones is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seattle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
BRINC Drones business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales (Drones and Accessories): Direct sale of purpose-built drone hardware (Guardian, Responder, Lemur 2) and non-drone products (BRINC Ball) to public safety agencies. BRINC Ball available for direct purchase with included Protection and Data Plan and SIM card. Also sell replacement RID modules and accessories.
- BRINC Safeguard Subscription Program: Recurring subscription program offering customers always-get-the-latest BRINC technology plus unlimited repair and replacements. Functions as a hardware-as-a-service / refresh model.
- Professional Services (Planning, Integration, Operation, Expansion): End-to-end program services including policy development, FAA Part 107/COA support, public education, training, drone operations support, staffing, maintenance, repairs, replacements, customer support, and software integrations. Bundled into program sales.
- LiveOps Software Platform: Cloud-based LiveOps platform providing live streaming, 2D floor plans, teleoperations, evidence management, fleet/device management, API integrations, CAD/911 integration. Bundled with hardware sales and part of the broader subscription offering.
- Channel Resale via Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions serves as the exclusive North American public safety reseller of BRINC's DFR technology (including Guardian), bundling BRINC drones with Motorola's command center software (CommandCentral Aware, VESTA 911, PremierOne CAD, APX radios).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | BRINC Safeguard subscription with hardware/software upgrades and unlimited repair/replacements |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | BRINC Ball hardware with Protection and Data Plan |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | BRINC Beyond transition credit program |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Cooperative purchasing via Sourcewell and BuyBoard (UAV category #718-23) |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Marketing channels10 records
BRINC Drones product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BRINC designs, manufactures, and sells a connected ecosystem of purpose-built public safety drones, companion hardware (robotic charging/payload-swapping nests), and the LiveOps cloud operations platform. Offerings are built exclusively for U.S. law enforcement, fire, EMS, and municipal agencies and span indoor tactical drones (LEMUR 2), outdoor DFR drones (Guardian, Responder), a ruggedized throw-phone communications device (BRINC Ball), and bundled software/services. BRINC also offers the Safeguard subscription program (always-latest hardware plus unlimited repairs) and the BRINC Beyond transition credit program (up to $15,000 per legacy drone).
Product overview
BRINC offers a connected ecosystem of hardware, software, and services built exclusively for U.S. public safety agencies, comprising a platform (LiveOps cloud software + BRINC Connect communications + Safeguard service program) and an integrated suite of purpose-built airframes and accessories. The hardware portfolio includes the large outdoor Guardian drone (and its Guardian Station robotic charging/payload-swapping nest), the mid-sized outdoor Responder drone (and its Responder Station contact-charging dock), the indoor tactical LEMUR 2 drone, and the BRINC Ball throw-phone communications device. The software layer is anchored by LiveOps (unified drone operations platform with teleoperations, livestreaming, 2-way comms, evidence management, and API integrations) and the BRINC Pilot controller app, supported by the BRINC Connect blended radio/4G LTE mesh communications system. Service programs include Safeguard (unlimited repairs/replacements with continuous hardware/software upgrades) and BRINC Beyond (transition program offering credits up to $15K per legacy drone). The product line is integrated with Motorola Solutions CommandCentral Aware, APX NEXT radios, VESTA 911, and PremierOne CAD, as well as Echodyne MESA radar for BVLOS, HigherGround for 911 streaming, Omada/Restube payloads, and Starlink satellite connectivity on Guardian.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Guardian: Next-generation Drone-as-First-Responder drone platform launched March 2026 with Starlink connectivity, 62-minute flight time, 8-mile range, and integrated Guardian Station for automated battery and payload swapping.
- Guardian Station
- Responder
- Responder Station
- Lemur 2
- BRINC Ball
- LiveOps
- BRINC Beyond
- Safeguard
Products and services
- BRINC Guardian Large outdoor public-safety quadcopter designed for 911-response Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR 3.0) operations, offering 62-minute flight time, 60 mph top speed, 8-mile range via integrated Starlink satellite connectivity, 4K video, 640x visual zoom, dual HD thermal zoom, 1,000-lumen SkyBeam spotlight, integrated laser rangefinder, 131 Max dBa loudspeaker/siren, IP55 weather resistance, and 10-pound payload capacity. Integrates with Guardian Station for automated battery and payload swapping to enable true 24/7 readiness, and with Motorola Solutions CommandCentral Aware and APX NEXT radios for one-click dispatch.
- Guardian Station Robotic charging nest for the Guardian drone that automatically swaps batteries (approximately 90-second turnaround) and loads mission-specific payloads such as defibrillators, Narcan, EpiPens, and flotation devices, enabling near-98% uptime and true 24/7 drone readiness without human intervention. Covers up to 200 square miles from a single site.
- BRINC Responder Mid-sized outdoor public-safety drone for situational awareness on demand, with 42-minute flight time, two-way comms with integrated loudspeaker (up to 98 dB), 40x visual zoom, 640px thermal camera, payload delivery support (Narcan, AEDs, EpiPens, Restube EFDs), and 10-90% charging in 20 minutes at its Responder Station. Covers 28 square miles per station.
- Responder Station Contact-charging docking station for the BRINC Responder drone that enables automated launch and continuous readiness for Drone-as-First-Responder programs.
- BRINC LEMUR 2 Indoor tactical drone powered by BRINC's proprietary Autonomy Engine using onboard LiDAR for real-time 3D mapping, 360-degree position hold without GPS or light, dynamic obstacle-aware speed adjustment, and mid-flight 2D floor plan generation. Features a 10-sensor array (LiDAR, tracking camera, night vision illuminators, spotlight with strobe, 4K camera, FLIR thermal, microphone, loudspeaker), 180-degree camera rotation, integrated floodlight, glass-breaker attachment, AES-256 encrypted transmission, mesh-network compatibility, and 4G LTE streaming to LiveOps. NDAA compliant and built in the USA.
- BRINC Ball Ruggedized two-way communications throw device (next-generation throw phone) shaped like a softball for negotiation, crisis communication, and de-escalation. Water resistant, survives 10-foot drops onto concrete, with extended talk time and standby, audible up to 100 feet, and tamper-resistant. Operates via call-to-connect and pre-programmed text commands without needing an app. Designed and assembled in the USA.
- BRINC LiveOps Unified, cloud-based drone operations platform providing teleoperations, livestreaming, two-way comms, evidence management, team and device management, real-time floor plan data, CAD/911 system integrations, and API integrations. Runs on any modern browser and integrates directly with Motorola Solutions CommandCentral Aware for consolidated situational awareness.
- Safeguard Program Subscription service providing public safety agencies with the latest BRINC hardware and software upgrades plus unlimited repairs and replacements, designed to simplify drone program management and ensure continuous technology refresh.
- BRINC Beyond Transitional program that helps public safety agencies move from generic enterprise drones to BRINC's purpose-built, American-made solutions without trade-ins. Offers credits of up to $15,000 per existing drone regardless of country of origin, a credit-match guarantee against competitors, and a phased approach allowing mixed-fleet operations.
Companies that use BRINC Drones
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BRINC Drones technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability11 records
Feature11 records
BRINC Drones partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.
- Unusual MachinesminorBRINC participated in Unusual Machines' live drone ecosystem demonstrations at XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, alongside HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions, XTEND, Mithril Defense, Robinson Unmanned, and UAS Nexus. Featured fly cage demonstrations for deployment-ready systems across defense and enterprise markets.
- National League of Cities (NLC)flagshipBRINC and the National League of Cities (NLC) launched a national Drone-as-First-Responder Program on March 17, 2026 — the first nationwide initiative of its kind. BRINC serves as exclusive drone partner, providing agencies with FAA approvals, training, and implementation support to deploy DFR drones in cities across all 50 states.
- SkySafeminorMotorola Solutions announced strategic alliances with both BRINC (for drone deployment) and SkySafe (for airspace intelligence) at the IACP Conference in Denver, enabling drones to launch automatically when an officer triggers a panic button on Motorola APX radios.
- Motorola SolutionsflagshipMotorola Solutions joined BRINC's $75M funding round as investor to form a strategic alliance. As the exclusive North American public safety reseller of BRINC's DFR technology (including Guardian), Motorola integrates BRINC drones into CommandCentral Aware, VESTA 911, APX NEXT radios, PremierOne CAD, and ALPR. Enables one-click drone deployment and ALPR-triggered drone dispatch.
- OMADA GroupcoreBRINC and OMADA Group partnered to enable drone-deployed Emergency Flotation Devices (EFDs) for water rescue operations. The partnership integrates Restube automatic EFDs (75N buoyancy, auto-deploy on water contact) into BRINC drones for first-responder deployment in drowning emergencies.
- EchodynecoreBRINC and Echodyne announced a partnership on August 15, 2024 to integrate Echodyne's MESA ground-based radar into BRINC's DFR solution. The integration enables automated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations for first responders without visual observers, improving safety, operational range, and FAA compliance.
- HigherGroundcoreBRINC and HigherGround partnered to enable 911 call streaming integration with BRINC's drone operations, supporting dispatch workflows.
- SourcewellcoreSourcewell is a service cooperative offering a pre-competitively solicited contract under which BRINC offerings can be procured by public safety agencies under the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) category #718-23. Simplifies purchasing, ensures state/local compliance, and provides competitive pricing nationwide.
- BuyBoardcoreBuyBoard is a service cooperative with a pre-competitively solicited contract enabling BRINC offerings under UAV category #718-23. Approved for use nationwide by member agencies, simplifying procurement with state/local compliance.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BRINC Drones competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aerodome: Drone-as-First-Responder focused company competing for the same police-agency RFPs as BRINC. Aerodome is one of the vendors evaluated alongside BRINC by the Town of Gilbert for a 14-drone DFR deployment.
- Draganfly: Long-standing commercial drone manufacturer with a public-safety vertical (including indoor tactical and situational awareness drones) that competes for similar police, fire, and EMS customers as BRINC.
- Skydio: Closest direct competitor in purpose-built autonomous drones for public safety DFR programs. Skydio is also sanctioned by China, is NDAA-compliant, and is competing head-to-head with BRINC at agencies such as Redmond PD (alongside BRINC) and Town of Gilbert (evaluated alongside BRINC).
- Paladin: Public-safety-focused drone company providing Drone-as-First-Responder hardware and software to U.S. police agencies. Paladin is evaluated alongside BRINC (and Skydio/Aerodome) in municipal DFR procurements such as Gilbert, AZ.
- DroneSense: Drone operations and management software platform purpose-built for public safety agencies. DroneSense overlaps directly with BRINC LiveOps in providing flight, livestreaming, evidence, and program management to police and fire agencies.
Broad incumbents
- Motorola Solutions: Dominant North American public safety technology vendor (CAD, 911, radios, ALPR, command center software) and BRINC's exclusive reseller and strategic investor. Motorola is both a critical channel and a potential long-term competitive threat via its own situational-awareness roadmap.
- Axon: Dominant public-safety technology incumbent (tasers, body cameras, evidence management) with an expanding drone and DFR offering through partnerships and acquisitions. Axon is a broader competitor across BRINC's end-customer base and overlaps with LiveOps-style evidence management.
- Anduril Industries: Defense-tech incumbent building autonomous air systems (Lattice, Roadrunner, Bolt) and competing for defense and homeland-security drone budgets. Anduril is also sanctioned by China alongside BRINC and Skydio and shares the 'American-made autonomy' positioning.
Others
- Echodyne: Ground-based MESA radar provider integrated into BRINC's DFR solution for automated BVLOS operations. Echodyne is a technology partner and ecosystem enabler rather than a direct drone competitor.
- Unusual Machines: U.S.-based drone components and motors company participating with BRINC in the XPONENTIAL 2026 drone ecosystem demos. Unusual Machines is an enabling supplier and ecosystem partner in the American-made drone supply chain.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BRINC Drones social profiles
Digital presenceBRINC Drones compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
BRINC Drones financial estimates
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BRINC Drones leadership team
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Profiles4 records
BRINC Drones funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors8 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
BRINC Drones M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BRINC Drones
What does BRINC Drones do?
BRINC designs, manufactures, and sells a connected ecosystem of purpose-built public safety drones, companion hardware (robotic charging/payload-swapping nests), and the LiveOps cloud operations platform. Offerings are built exclusively for U.S. law enforcement, fire, EMS, and municipal agencies and span indoor tactical drones (LEMUR 2), outdoor DFR drones (Guardian, Responder), a ruggedized throw-phone communications device (BRINC Ball), and bundled software/services. BRINC also offers the Safeguard subscription program (always-latest hardware plus unlimited repairs) and the BRINC Beyond transition credit program (up to $15,000 per legacy drone).
Is BRINC Drones a public or private company?
BRINC Drones is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was BRINC Drones founded?
BRINC Drones was founded in 2018. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is BRINC Drones based?
BRINC Drones is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.
How does BRINC Drones make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales (Drones and Accessories) is the primary driver. The others are BRINC Safeguard Subscription Program, professional Services (Planning, Integration, Operation, Expansion), liveOps Software Platform and channel Resale via Motorola Solutions.
Who are BRINC Drones's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aerodome, Draganfly, Skydio, Paladin and DroneSense. Broad incumbents are Motorola Solutions, Axon and Anduril Industries. Others are Echodyne and Unusual Machines.
Does BRINC Drones have an API?
Yes. LiveOps software platform lists "API integrations" as a feature that enables agencies to integrate drone program operations into existing software solutions, including CAD and 911 call systems. No public documentation URL, SDK, auth model, or rate-limit details are disclosed.