Trending Topics

Motorola Solutions announces strategic alliances with BRINC, SkySafe to enhance public safety technology ecosystem

Partnerships aim to improve situational awareness, de-escalation and airspace monitoring through integrated drone and counter-drone solutions

View Drone Livestreams in CommandCentral Aware.png

Image/BRINC

By Police1 Staff

CHICAGO — Motorola Solutions has announced new strategic alliances with BRINC, a developer of drone technology for first responders, and SkySafe, a provider of counter-drone and airspace awareness solutions, according to a company release.

The company said the integrations aim to support public safety agencies and critical infrastructure providers by delivering improved situational awareness, aiding in de-escalation efforts and enhancing response capabilities in high-risk incidents.

BRINC’s specialized drones are designed to provide live video and two-way communication, enabling officers to assess threats and communicate with individuals inside buildings without entering potentially dangerous environments. The company’s drones are often used during hostage situations, search-and-rescue missions, and natural disaster response.

SkySafe’s platform provides real-time monitoring and analysis of drone activity in the airspace. Its cloud-based solutions allow public safety agencies and infrastructure operators to track both authorized and unauthorized drones, which the company says is increasingly important as the use of unmanned aerial systems continues to rise.

Motorola Solutions said these alliances reflect its broader strategy to bring together innovative technologies that strengthen safety operations. By integrating BRINC and SkySafe capabilities into its existing portfolio — which includes voice communications, video security and command center software — Motorola aims to offer more comprehensive tools for mission-critical operations. With these integrations, BRINC drones can deploy at the press of a button on a radio, respond to new sensor alerts and provide real-time aerial intelligence directly into Motorola Solutions’ public safety solutions, according to a BRINC release.

“These strategic alliances demonstrate our commitment to providing agencies with the technologies they need to stay ahead of emerging threats,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Motorola Solutions, in a statement. “Together with BRINC and SkySafe, we’re delivering solutions that enhance safety outcomes for communities and the people who protect them.”

PUBLIC SAFETY DRONES AND DFR PROGRAMS
With response times under a minute, real-time intelligence and a focus on de-escalation, Montgomery County’s Drone as First Responder program is redefining public safety
This pocket-sized reconnaissance drone is designed for real-time surveillance in high-risk operations, even in extreme weather conditions
Since launching in 2018, Chula Vista PD’s drone program has responded to over 20,000 calls for service
The potential banning of DJI drones may create a unique opportunity for American manufacturers to dominate the U.S. market
A more objective surveillance-based approach will produce better results
Drone as First Responder programs and real time crime centers enable cost-effective, centralized policing, delivering life-saving results and redefining traditional concepts of police work