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Brinc Unveils Guardian, Launching the Next Era of Drone as First Responder

Brinc’s new Guardian delivers 24/7 operations, Starlink connectivity, and a robotic charging nest that can swap batteries and change payload configurations without human intervention.

from News/Media Release
March 26, 2026
Police drone hovering over its charging nest against a blue sky background.

When Brinc’s new Guardian is paired with Guardian Station, its robotic charging nest, the system automatically swaps batteries and redeploys to a new mission.

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Brinc

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  • Brinc's Guardian drone operates continuously around the clock with its 24/7 capabilities.
  • The drone is equipped with Starlink connectivity to ensure consistent communication and data transfer.
  • A robotic charging station allows the Guardian drone to autonomously swap batteries and modify payloads without human assistance.

*Summarized by AI

Brinc, a leading American developer and manufacturer of public safety drones, has released Guardian, what it called the most capable 911 response drone ever. Beyond its cutting-edge camera and advanced autonomy, Guardian is the world’s first Starlink-connected drone and can swap batteries and payloads without human intervention.

Automated Battery Swaps

When Guardian is paired with Guardian Station, its robotic charging nest, the system automatically swaps batteries and redeploys to a new mission. That’s a massive improvement over current Drone as First Responder (DFR) aircraft that must charge for at least 25 minutes between flights.

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Automated Payload Swaps

Guardian also adapts just as fast, automatically loading the right payload (defibrillators, flotation devices, Narcan, and more) depending on the type of emergency. Together, Guardian and Guardian Station deliver – for the first time ever – true 24/7 drone readiness without human intervention.

“Drone as First Responder operations have been limited by camera capabilities, connectivity and contact charging. Guardian changes the paradigm, supporting true 24/7 operations and enabling advanced operations like vehicle pursuits,” said Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of Brinc. “This is the drone I’ve wanted to build for a decade, and I’m proud of the entire Brinc team for materializing it.”

Farther, Faster & Longer

Engineered to fly farther, faster, and longer in mission-critical environments, Guardian can respond to calls up to eight miles away, dwarfing current systems that are limited in range to three miles due to speed and connectivity challenges.

Guardian also offers 62 minutes of flight time, IP55 weather resistance, and an integrated Starlink satellite panel that allows the drone to operate virtually anywhere on earth, maintaining a reliable data link even when traditional cellular or terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable.

4K Camera with 640x Total Zoom

Closeup image of a camera on the front of a drone.

The Guardian features an integrated camera with 4K video and a 640x total zoom, providing a clear view from more than a thousand feet away.

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Brinc

Guardian sets a new bar for imaging, introducing an integrated camera with 4K video and 640x total zoom that provides a clear view from over a thousand feet away.

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Just as impressively, groundbreaking Dual HD thermal zoom cameras, for the first time on a drone of its size, allow Guardian to see clearly what other drones can’t, while an integrated 1,000-lumen SkyBeam spotlight and built-in laser rangefinder (not to mention a speaker and siren that’s three times louder than a police car) enhance the coordination of everyone on the ground.

These advanced imaging capabilities provide crystal-clear visuals day or night, ensuring responders have the information they need when every second matters.

Easily Integrated

Guardian is designed to integrate directly into existing public safety workflows and technology stacks, enabling agencies to deploy advanced aerial intelligence seamlessly.

Last year, the company announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, the exclusive North American public safety reseller of Brinc’s DFR technology, including Guardian.

The alliance aims to bring Brinc’s drone technology into Motorola Solutions’ command center software, CommandCentral Aware, where Assist AI can identify 911 call keywords such as “heart attack” or “allergic reaction” and help dispatchers determine more quickly whether a payload-equipped drone should be deployed to the scene.

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The emergency button on Motorola Solutions’ APX NEXT smart radios can also prompt Guardian drone dispatch when an officer is in distress.

“Motorola Solutions is excited to enable the next generation of DFR programs through our strategic alliance with BRINC by connecting their drones to public safety agencies’ central nervous systems, their command centers,” said Jeremiah Nelson, corporate vice president at Motorola Solutions. “Agencies can get eyes on the scene faster, deliver lifesaving support before first responders arrive, and securely capture and store drone footage in our integrated digital evidence management software.”

New Brinc Factory in Seattle

Guardian ushers in a new era of manufacturing for Brinc, driving the company’s expansion into a new Seattle factory that more than doubles its production footprint and enables scaled manufacturing of the platform. With a vertically integrated supply chain, Brinc said it is proud to build all its products in the United States.


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