Brinc Drones was founded in 2017 by Blake Resnick, who is currently 25 years old and left college early to focus on building the company. One of the startup’s early-stage investors is Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence. Brinc primarily develops specialized drone systems for law enforcement and public safety agencies. Amid growing restrictions on Chinese-made drones in the U.S., Brinc is one of several domestic startups aiming to strengthen local production in the drone industry. Interestingly, before founding Brinc, Resnick had a brief internship at DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer.
As part of this latest funding round, Brinc also announced a strategic partnership with Motorola Solutions, one of the key players in the U.S. security technology sector. Through this partnership, Brinc’s drone systems will be integrated with Motorola’s software, which is used by many 911 call centers across the country. This integration will allow drones to be dispatched directly in response to emergency calls, subject to clearance by Motorola’s existing AI system.
Brinc competes with other U.S.-based high-tech startups such as Flock Safety and Skydio. Flock Safety was valued at $7.5 billion in its most recent funding round, while Skydio was valued at $2.2 billion in 2023.
Despite the competition, Brinc sees significant growth potential in a market still largely dominated by Chinese manufacturers. The company highlights its unique drone features, including capabilities like breaking windows and delivering emergency medical supplies.
Brinc Drones’ latest funding round is seen as a reflection of the growing interest in technological security solutions in the U.S. and the increasing support for domestic manufacturing.
