Blake Resnick, the 25-year-old founder of Brinc Drones, has secured $75 million in new funding to accelerate the growth of his Seattle-based startup, which builds drones specifically designed for police and emergency response teams.
The round was led by Index Ventures, bringing Brinc’s total funding to over $157 million.
The latest round marks an “up-round” compared to the company’s $55M Series B in 2022. While the current valuation hasn’t been disclosed, the drone company was last reportedly valued at $300 million in 2023, according to Bloomberg.
Drones for First Responders
Founded in 2017, Brinc creates drones used by public safety agencies to respond to emergencies faster, especially in hard-to-reach areas. If you’ve ever called 911 in a remote or dense area, the buzzing drone overhead might be Brinc’s doing. The company’s drones are built to support emergency responders, including capabilities like breaking windows or delivering medical devices during crises.
This new funding will also help launch a strategic partnership with Motorola Solutions, a major player in emergency communications infrastructure. The collaboration aims to integrate Brinc drones directly into 911 call centers, allowing drones to be automatically deployed for certain emergency calls, once cleared by Motorola’s AI systems.
Competing in a Crowded Market
The company is entering a highly competitive U.S. drone market dominated globally by Chinese manufacturers like DJI — where Resnick once interned. But U.S. startups like Flock Safety (valued at $7.5B) and Skydio ($2.2B valuation) are gaining traction by offering American-made alternatives for public safety and law enforcement.
Resnick remains confident in Brinc’s unique edge, citing the company’s mission-specific features and tight integration with emergency infrastructure. He believes there’s still plenty of space to grow, especially as demand for domestically produced and specialized public safety drones continues to rise amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory shifts.
With backing from top-tier VCs and strategic players like Motorola, the startup is aiming to redefine how first responders reach emergencies — not with sirens, but with rotor blades.
