BRINC, a leader in drone technology for emergency services, has unveiled the Responder drone and Responder Station, designed for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. This new platform aims to improve emergency response times and efficiency for municipalities.
The Responder drone is engineered to reach 911 call locations within 70 seconds, providing situational awareness to first responders before they arrive. This technology can deliver medical supplies, reduce response times, and handle low-priority calls without requiring officer dispatch. As many municipalities face police staffing shortages, BRINC's DFR solution is capable of addressing about 25% of calls for service independently.
“The launch of BRINC DFR marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of emergency response. Our DFR initiative is set to revolutionize the public safety landscape by empowering first responders with capabilities that significantly improve emergency response times and outcomes,” said Blake Resnick, BRINC Founder & CEO.
The American-made Responder drone supports various deployment methods, including automated DFR systems, patrol-led approaches, or manual deployment. It can deliver essential medical supplies such as EpiPens, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), personal flotation devices (PFDs), and naloxone (Narcan). Additionally, it features two-way communication for providing instructions and facilitating de-escalation in tense situations.
Equipped with a Full HD, 40x zoom visual camera and a 640px thermal sensor, the Responder drone offers detailed on-scene views to public safety personnel. This thermal imager assists firefighters in identifying hotspots and helps search and rescue teams locate individuals. The drone also includes emergency response vehicle livery, custom agency markings, red and blue lights, and an integrated siren.
The Responder Station complements the drone by providing a robotic charging nest for quick deployment. These stations can be placed throughout communities, ensuring that drones are always operational and protected from the weather. Drones can be deployed in under five seconds and recharged from 0 to 100% in just 40 minutes.
The BRINC LiveOps software platform drives this integrated solution. LiveOps facilitates teleoperations, district-wide deployment management, two-way communication, augmented reality overlays, and integrated airspace awareness. It also promotes transparency with flight logs and program dashboards and integrates with existing public safety infrastructure.
Don Redmond, BRINC Vice President of Advanced Public Safety Projects, stated, “Our fully integrated approach with Responder, Responder Station, and BRINC LiveOps sets us apart in the industry, enabling seamless coordination and rapid response in times of crisis. We anticipate that our innovative solution will not only enhance operational efficiency, but save lives.”
BRINC has a solid track record of serving over 500 public safety agencies in the United States, with more than 150 agencies planning to implement city-wide 911 response drone deployments. Three agencies have committed to starting BRINC DFR programs by the end of this year.
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