Seattle-based Brinc launched its new "Guardian" drone, aimed at 911 and emergency first responder operations. [4] The drone is the first to feature integrated Starlink satellite connectivity, allowing it to maintain a data link in areas without cellular coverage. [5, 9] The Guardian has a flight time of 62 minutes and can respond to incidents up to eight miles away. [2, 5]
The system is paired with the "Guardian Station," a robotic nest that autonomously swaps batteries and can load payloads like defibrillators or flotation devices depending on the emergency. [4] The launch coincides with the announcement of a new Seattle factory to scale manufacturing, as Brinc says its revenue tripled in 2025. [6] The drone will be integrated into Motorola Solutions' command center software as part of a strategic alliance. [4, 8]