
Zipline Expands, NASA for Drone Hazards, Drone Detectors at Border, BRINC Raises 75m
First, Zipline expands its drone delivery services into Texas. Next, NASA is developing a new system to predict drone hazards before they occur.
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First, Zipline expands its drone delivery services into Texas. Next, NASA is developing a new system to predict drone hazards before they occur.

The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most significant partnerships yet between drone technology and traditional emergency response infrastructure. Bridging Two Wo

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) ramped up its trade offensive against the U.S., adding 11 US drone companies to Unreliable Entity List

The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is preparing to implement an advanced drone first responder program that could dramatically reduce emergency response times from over six minutes to just 70 seconds, according to information shared by NBC 7. The initiative, which will be presented to the Oceanside City Council on April 23, represents a significant technological…

Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang and Luis Figueiredo, joined by SaR ace Kyle Nordfors.

On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program for the city’s police department. This move marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into public safety operations, promising faster 911 response times and enhanced situational…

BRINC has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at helping public safety agencies transition from general-purpose drones to specialized, US-manufactured aircraft. The BRINC Beyond program, announced today, offers substantial credits of up to $15,000 per existing drone without requiring trade-ins, marking a strategic move in the evolving public safety drone sector. This development comes at…

The Georgetown City Council has approved funding for a significant expansion of the police department’s drone program that includes the advanced BRINC Lemur 2 drone system, as reported by WKYT. Advanced Drone Technology The department’s investing in serious tech with the BRINC Lemur 2 – a specialized indoor tactical drone that’s changing the game for…
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