What does the future of emergency response look like? @GadiNBC with @NBCNews recently visited BRINC to see how public safety agencies are using drones to deliver critical information to first responders in seconds, carry lifesaving tools like Narcan, and reduce the probability of use of force. The story also explores why BRINC was founded: to build technology that helps first responders save lives while keeping them out of harm's way. We're grateful to the agencies across America using public safety drones to keep their communities safe. Watch the full report below.

We’re bringing the full BRINC experience to IACP 2026. From robotic swapping systems to live DFR flights. Come fly with us at Booth 2561. See you in Orlando!

Fly a Drone in Seattle From our Booth in Orlando Take the controls of a real BRINC drone flying out of Seattle HQ, live from booth 2561 at IACP 2026. A BRINC pilot is right beside you. No experience needed. It's the same remote operations model used in Drone as First Responder (DFR): an operator, a remote aircraft, and a live feed connecting them. The best way to understand it is to fly it. Flight slots are limited. Book yours: buff.ly/WtWZksG

Tuesday at 2 PM ET! Join our webinar to discover how @Hattiesburg_MS built a community-supported Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. Cities and suburbs across the country are adopting Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs to cut emergency response times, reduce risk to officers, and give residents faster answers when it matters most. But standing up a program the right way takes more than buying hardware — it requires a plan for privacy, transparency and public trust. Join Hattiesburg Mayor @toby_barker and @BrincDrones Founder & CEO @Blake_Resnick_ for a candid conversation on what’s working in DFR today. You’ll hear directly from a mayor whose city has lived through the rollout — the wins, the community conversations, and the lessons learned — plus a national perspective on policy, funding and best practices for responsible deployment. Learn more and register now at bit.ly/4zKYard.

Before Hondo’s team goes through the door, Lemur 2 goes first. In the series premiere of S.W.A.T. Exiles, Ethan launches Lemur 2 to confirm a hostage is trapped downstairs in a cartel hideout. The team gets eyes inside before anyone commits to the entry. That’s not just TV. Real SWAT teams across the country fly Lemur 2 the same way. It scouts rooms, confirms who’s inside and gets that information back to the team, so officers and civilians stay out of harm’s way. Watch the scene: buff.ly/3QJAkXB

Leave IACP with a first draft of your DFR program. Stop by for a 30-minute Drone as First Responder working session at booth 2561. Bring your coverage area, call volume, and staffing. Leave with station placement, response times, and a rough budget for a DFR program. Sessions are available Sunday through Tuesday during hall hours, and they book up quickly. Reserve a session before the doors open: buff.ly/WtWZksG

From Army UAS operator to helping fly drones for first responders at BRINC, Michael Vega has spent his career at the front edge of autonomous flight. In the September edition of CC Horizon, Michael talks with Dr. Elise Hickey about what his career path has taught him, and why drones are crucial to public safety. We're proud to have Michael on the team. Read the full feature, "The Drones Are Already Here": buff.ly/EwOfBri

What happens after a ShotSpotter alert — before officers arrive? See how Pueblo PD uses BRINC DFR to get eyes on gunfire scenes faster and give officers critical information on the way in. 👉 soundthinking.com/blog/how-p… #ShotSpotter #DFR

Press the button. Launch the drone. Witness how simple it is to get started with DFR this year at IACP booth 2561. Press the button and Responder launches, flies, and returns on its own. Last year's cage was one of the most crowded corners of IACP, so why not make it bigger and better? Schedule a guided booth tour, taking you through the latest in drone technology – from robotic battery swapping to next gen camera capabilities. Book yours: buff.ly/7G7ToT9

See what Guardian sees at IACP 2026. Take the controls and drive the Guardian camera yourself at booth 2561. Pan the hall, zoom in, and see the detail for yourself on the same camera your Real Time Center (RTC) operators would be looking through on a 911 call. Book Guardian time with the BRINC team: buff.ly/cgcO147

The leading SWAT drone is featured on the leading SWAT show. SWAT Exiles just dropped its first episode today, and Hondo is back with a new squad and some new equipment – the BRINC Lemur 2. Our team is excited to tune in weekly for some action-packed episodes! Watch Lemur 2 on #SWATExiles, exclusively on STARZ.

Stop Charging. Start Swapping. See Guardian Station's robotic battery swapping mechanism live at booth 2561, IACP 2026. Guardian lands, gets a fresh battery, and is ready to launch again. That is what keeps a 911 response drone in the air across a full shift. Stop by any time the hall is open, or book dedicated Guardian time with our team: buff.ly/JHUyqLG

BRINC is coming to IACP 2026 in Orlando. Visit booth 2561 between October 25-27. We are bringing the full Drone as First Responder (DFR) ecosystem to the Orange County Convention Center. That's Guardian, Responder, Lemur 2, and the stations and software that run them. Stop by and have a real hands-on experience. Take the controls of a drone flying out of Seattle. Walk the system end to end with our team. Sit down for a working session on what a DFR program would look like for your agency. Walk-ins are welcome any time the hall is open, but booking a slot guarantees your time. Reserve yours: buff.ly/Ei5OAkY

BRINC is in the September issue of Fire & Safety Journal Americas. FSJA Managing Editor Lewis Tyler sat down with David Benowitz, our VP of Strategy and Marketing Communications, and Phil Brown, a BRINC Account Executive who spent more than a decade in the fire service, to talk about drones in fire response. They cover why the fire service has been slower than law enforcement to adopt drones, where aircraft are already adding value on fire and wildfire calls, and what fire chiefs should weigh before investing in a Drone as First Responder program. Thanks to the FSJA team for the conversation. Read the full interview: buff.ly/FIGiH0I

What if lifesaving aid could arrive before the rescue crew? A public safety agency in South Florida recently demonstrated how BRINC Responder can support water rescues by rapidly reaching a person in distress and delivering emergency flotation equipment. It’s one more way DFR can help first responders close the gap between the call for help and help arriving.

We’re taking Drone as a First Responder (DFR) tech to new heights with @BRINCdrones. Integrating BRINC drones with CommandCentral Aware and APX NEXT radios delivers faster, smarter aerial intelligence to public safety. Read more from @OfficerCom: bit.ly/4bN1IzC

BRINC made the cover of OFFICER Magazine. The latest cover story, “Flying High,” takes a look at BRINC’s journey from building tactical drones for SWAT teams to developing a full ecosystem of purpose-built public safety drones. It also explores what’s next as we work toward our mission of deploying 911 response drones at all 80,000 police and fire stations across America. From day one, our focus has been clear. We build public safety drones, and only public safety drones. Read the full story here - buff.ly/ESoE28p

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BRINC Brings Wildfire and Smoke Tracking Into Drone Operations dronelife.com/2026/08/10/bri…

Wildfires move fast. Public safety agencies need the intelligence to move faster. BRINC just added two new map layers to LiveOps, available to every BRINC customer at no additional cost: live wildfire detections and real-time smoke coverage.