BRINC Expands Manufacturing, Launches New Response Drone for DFR Programs
What to Know
- BRINC's new Seattle facility more than doubles its manufacturing footprint, enabling faster delivery of public safety drones nationwide.
- The Guardian drone launches autonomously within seconds of a 911 call, providing immediate situational awareness with satellite connectivity via Starlink.
- Equipped with 4K video, thermal imaging, a spotlight, and payload options like AEDs, the drone supports medical and law enforcement operations in challenging environments.
SEATTLE, Washington -- BRINC announced that it has opened a new manufacturing facility in Seattle and introduced its next-generation Guardian drone, a platform designed to support Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations and enhance 911 response capabilities.
The expanded factory more than doubles the company’s production footprint and is intended to accelerate delivery of its public safety drone systems while supporting increased demand from law enforcement agencies nationwide. According to BRINC, the investment follows significant growth in 2025, when the company more than tripled revenue and increased monthly production capacity fivefold.
“Co-locating manufacturing and engineering in Seattle has been a strategic advantage for BRINC, from speed of development to quality control to supply chain resilience,” said Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of BRINC. “We’ve outgrown our previous facility, and this investment allows us to scale production rapidly while remaining fast, focused, and vertically integrated. As demand for 911 response drones accelerates, we’re committed to building that capability here in the United States.”
The announcement coincides with the release of Guardian, a drone platform engineered to launch autonomously within seconds of a 911 call. The system is designed to provide immediate situational awareness to responding officers, particularly in environments where traditional communications infrastructure may be limited.
Guardian integrates satellite connectivity through Starlink, allowing it to maintain a data link in areas without cellular coverage. The platform is capable of responding to incidents up to eight miles away and offers more than 60 minutes of flight time, according to the company.
For law enforcement agencies, the operational impact centers on faster scene assessment and expanded aerial intelligence. The system includes:
- 4K video and high-zoom imaging for long-range observation
- Dual HD thermal cameras for low-visibility conditions
- A 1,000-lumen spotlight and integrated rangefinder
- Built-in speaker and siren for on-scene communication
BRINC officials stated the platform is designed to integrate into existing public safety workflows, including dispatch and command center systems.
When paired with the Guardian Station, a robotic charging and deployment unit, the system can automatically swap batteries and redeploy without human intervention. The platform can also load mission-specific payloads, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs), Narcan, and EpiPens, supporting medical response prior to officer or EMS arrival.
“Drone as First Responder operations have been limited by camera capabilities, connectivity and contact charging. Guardian changes the paradigm, supporting true 24/7 operations and enabling advanced operations like vehicle pursuits,” Resnick said.
BRINC’s platform is also integrated through a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, which serves as the exclusive North American public safety reseller of the company’s DFR technology. According to Motorola Solutions, integration with its CommandCentral Aware platform allows dispatchers to identify key terms in 911 calls and determine whether to deploy a drone. The system can also be triggered by an emergency alert from APX NEXT radios when an officer is in distress.
“Motorola Solutions is excited to enable the next generation of DFR programs through our strategic alliance with BRINC by connecting their drones to public safety agencies’ central nervous systems—their command centers,” said Jeremiah Nelson, corporate vice president at Motorola Solutions. “Agencies can get eyes on the scene faster, deliver lifesaving support before first responders arrive, and securely capture and store drone footage in our integrated digital evidence management software.”
The company stated the new Seattle facility will support scaled production of the Guardian platform as agencies continue adopting DFR programs to improve response times, officer safety, and situational awareness.
You can find more information on BRINC and its suite of products as well as schedule a demo of Guardian here.