BRINC Timeline

Events

• 2026-07-14 - Funding - BRINC raises $125M for nationwide 911-response drone expansion - The round brings BRINC's total capital raised to well over $250 million; the company did not disclose a Series label or valuation. Capital will fund domestic manufacturing, new technology development and go-to-market expansion, including a factory three… - source: brincdrones.com
• 2026-06-24 - Partnership - BRINC partners with Nova Software for public-safety aerial mapping - The integration is intended to turn BRINC drone imagery into operational intelligence for first responders. Nova adds mapping and data-analysis capabilities for emergency-response workflows. The partnership targets public-safety agencies across the United… - source: dronelife.com
• 2026-05-27 - Deployment - Schenectady reports operational results from BRINC DFR deployment - BRINC says the programme arrived first on scene in 835 flights, or 58% of missions. The company’s case study reports 413 dispatches avoided, 62 DFR-assisted arrests and 353 located objects. These company-reported figures provide field evidence for BRINC’s… - source: brincdrones.com
• 2026-03-24 - Product Launch - BRINC launches Guardian drone for 911 response - BRINC launched Guardian as a drone for 911 response. Guardian was announced with 62-minute flight time, automated battery swapping and public-safety payload support. The launch extended BRINC's drone-as-first-responder stack with an aircraft designed for… - source: prnewswire.com
• 2026-03-24 - Facility Opening - BRINC announces larger Seattle headquarters and factory - The company said revenue more than tripled and monthly production capacity increased fivefold during 2025. The West Canal Yards facility was planned at roughly 35,000 square feet with room to expand to 50,000. The move was scheduled for later in 2026 as… - source: brincdrones.com
• 2026-03-17 - Partnership - National League of Cities names BRINC exclusive DFR partner - The National League of Cities named BRINC its exclusive drone-as-first-responder partner. The program helps cities deploy drones to 911 calls. BRINC had adoption across more than 900 public-safety agencies when the partnership was announced. - source: nlc.org
• 2025-10-30 - Contract Award - Victorville approves three-year BRINC DFR agreement - The agreement total was $831,929.18 over three years. Victorville planned three automated launch sites for the first quarter of 2026. The city described the system as an extension of its existing unmanned-aircraft programme. - source: content.govdelivery.com
• 2025-04-08 - Funding - BRINC raises USD 75M and forms Motorola Solutions alliance - The financing was led by Index Ventures. Motorola Solutions joined as an investor and strategic alliance partner. BRINC said the capital would support production, R&D, and workforce expansion for emergency-response drone technology. - source: brincdrones.com
• 2024-09-26 - Partnership - BRINC and OMADA partner on drone-deployed flotation devices - The joint capability is intended to deliver flotation support before rescuers arrive. It extends BRINC aircraft into fire and water-rescue workflows. The partnership combines BRINC deployment systems with OMADA emergency equipment. - source: brincdrones.com
• 2024-08-15 - Partnership - BRINC and Echodyne partner on automated BVLOS operations - Echodyne radar provides airspace awareness for remote flight operations. The integration targets safer, scalable BVLOS public-safety deployments. BRINC positioned radar as part of its end-to-end automated response stack. - source: brincdrones.com
• 2024-06-25 - Partnership - BRINC and HigherGround integrate Live911 call streaming - The integration gives drone operators earlier context while an aircraft is dispatched. It connects HigherGround Live911 data with BRINC LiveOps. The companies targeted faster, better-informed public-safety response. - source: brincdrones.com
• 2024-05-23 - Product Launch - BRINC launches integrated Responder and Station DFR system - The system combines a purpose-built response aircraft, automated charging station and live operations software. BRINC positioned it for rapid dispatch to 911 incidents and remote situational awareness. The launch expanded BRINC from tactical indoor drones… - source: brincdrones.com
• 2023-03-02 - Product Launch - BRINC launches LEMUR 2 public-safety drone - LEMUR 2 added LiDAR mapping, obstacle awareness, thermal imaging, two-way communications and mesh networking. The drone is designed for indoor law-enforcement, emergency-response, HazMat, search-and-rescue and de-escalation missions. Its glass-breaking… - source: prnewswire.com
• 2021-10-12 - Funding - BRINC raises $25M Series A led by Index Ventures - The round followed a $2.25 million seed led by Sam Altman. Named participants included Tusk Venture Partners, Next Play Ventures, Dylan Field, Elad Gil, Patrick Spence, Alexandr Wang and Patrick Shanahan. BRINC said the capital would support hiring… - source: businesswire.com