BRINC, a leading American developer of public safety drones, has announced Guardian, its most advanced 911 response drone to date. Designed to transform Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations, Guardian introduces major upgrades in connectivity, autonomy, and deployment.
Notably, it is the world’s first Starlink-connected drone, enabling reliable communication virtually anywhere—even where traditional networks fail. When paired with the Guardian Station, a robotic charging nest, the system can automatically swap batteries and redeploy without human input. This eliminates the typical 25-minute charging delay seen in current DFR systems and enables true 24/7 readiness.
Guardian can also adapt to emergencies by automatically selecting and loading appropriate payloads, such as defibrillators, Narcan, or flotation devices. Founder and CEO Blake Resnick said the drone overcomes long-standing limitations in connectivity, camera performance, and charging, enabling continuous operations and more advanced use cases like vehicle pursuits.
Built for demanding environments, Guardian has a range of up to eight miles—far exceeding the typical three-mile limit—and offers up to 62 minutes of flight time. It features IP55 weather resistance and advanced imaging capabilities, including 4K video, 640x zoom, dual HD thermal cameras, a 1,000-lumen spotlight, and a laser rangefinder. A loudspeaker and siren further support on-the-ground coordination.
The drone integrates directly with public safety systems. Through BRINC’s partnership with Motorola Solutions, Guardian connects to CommandCentral Aware, where Assist AI can analyze 911 calls and assist dispatch decisions. It can also be deployed via emergency alerts from APX NEXT radios.
This launch also marks BRINC’s manufacturing expansion, with a new Seattle facility increasing production capacity. The company emphasizes its vertically integrated, U.S.-based supply chain as it scales deployment of Guardian nationwide.
Source: BRINC