Brinc unveils Guardian, a public-safety drone pitched as a police-helicopter replacement, boasting speeds up to 60 mph, a 62-minute flight time, thermal imaging, two 4K zoom cameras, a spotlight, a loudspeaker, and an automated charging nest for rapid battery swaps and remote safety supplies.

The Seattle-based startup, founded in 2017 by Blake Resnick, aims to become the “DJI of the West” by selling police and public-safety drones in the U.S. and beyond.

Guardian is positioned as the world’s most capable 9-1-1 response drone and could replace traditional helicopter deployments in major public-safety operations.

Brinc has drawn investor interest and carries a valuation approaching half a billion dollars, with early backing from notable figures including Sam Altman.

Brinc is expanding into new facilities and pursuing growth milestones ahead of planned readiness in late 2026.

Newport Beach recently signed a five-year, $2.17 million contract with BRINC for seven drones, underscoring substantial municipal investment in DFR programs.

Brinc envisions a large U.S. market, citing roughly 20,000 police departments, 30,000 fire departments, and 80,000 stations, translating to a potential $6–8 billion opportunity.

The company projects a broad market opportunity globally, driven by the same scale of public-safety agencies and international demand.

BRINC drones are already deployed in cities such as Laredo and Chattanooga, with contracts often valued in the hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars per drone per year.

Brinc points to a favorable market shift from a U.S. policy ban on foreign-made drones, positioning Western manufacturers to lead domestically and abroad.

Recent geopolitical moves, including the ban on foreign-made drones, are cited as reducing competition from DJI and expanding opportunities for Brinc and similar Western makers.

Redmond Police Department notes this model represents a completely new airframe, signaling a potential design and capability shift for BRINC.