Imagine calling 911 and, before the first police officer or firefighter arrives, a drone is already hovering over the scene, streaming live video back to dispatchers and first responders. That’s the future BRINC says it’s building, and it just secured another major financial boost to make it happen.
The Seattle-based public safety drone company announced it has raised $125 million in a funding round led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from venture capital firm Index Ventures and Figma founder and CEO Dylan Field. The new investment pushes BRINC’s total funding to well over $250 million and gives the company fresh resources to dramatically expand its manufacturing and product lineup.
But perhaps the biggest takeaway is BRINC’s ambition: put a 911 response drone on the roof of every police and fire station in the United States.
There are roughly 80,000 police and fire stations across the country, making it one of the most ambitious visions yet for drone-assisted emergency response.
“Every second matters in an emergency,” says BRINC founder and CEO Blake Resnick. “Our 911 response drones put eyes on scene before first responders arrive, giving everyone the situational awareness they need to act decisively and keep people safe.”
