The partnership's Drone as First Responder (DFR) program for public safety agencies, aims to decrease emergency response times.

BRINC and HigherGround enhance emergency response by integrating real-time drone video and 911 call data for first responders.

This approval allows the department to operate drones for emergency responses

BRINC's Responder drone is engineered to reach 911 call locations within 70 seconds, providing situational awareness to first responders before they arrive.

The funding round was led by CRV, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund (CEO, Mercury), and Ford Street Ventures.

The partnership will focus on helping agencies across the country obtain necessary waivers and clearances, such as the FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA), to deploy drone programs effectively. Additionally, BRINC and Skyfire will offer comprehensive training and support to scale these critical initiatives.

This acquisition includes a fleet of eBee X and eBee TAC drones, known for their advanced capabilities in commercial and government applications

This collaboration is set to enhance a range of monitoring and surveillance services across Switzerland, with testing beginning in spring 2024 and commercial operations expected to launch in 2025.

During the study period from April 2021 to May 2022, the team analyzed 58 cases where automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were delivered by drones in Sweden’s Region Västra Götaland