Motorola Solutions Forms Strategic Alliances with BRINC and SkySafe for Drone as First Responder and Drone Detection for Public Safety
Motorola Solutions (MSI) has formed strategic partnerships with BRINC and SkySafe to integrate drone technology into its 911 command center software. The collaboration aims to enhance emergency response capabilities by incorporating Drone as First Responder (DFR) and drone detection technologies.
With over 60% of North America's public safety answering points already using MSI's software, the integration will allow 911 operators to dispatch drones immediately during emergencies. BRINC's technology enables drone deployment through 911 call handlers or via Motorola's APX NEXT smart radio. The system will be augmented with 'Assist for 911,' an AI application for automated incident analysis.
SkySafe's contribution focuses on drone detection and tracking capabilities, offering a cloud-based SaaS platform that monitors unauthorized drones, their operators' locations, and flight paths. The integrated system will store drone intelligence in agencies' evidence management systems and can be shared with officers through various devices.
Motorola Solutions (MSI) ha stretto alleanze strategiche con BRINC e SkySafe per integrare la tecnologia dei droni nel software del centro di comando 911. La collaborazione mira a migliorare le capacità di risposta alle emergenze incorporando tecnologie di Droni come Primo Risponditore (DFR) e di rilevamento dei droni.
Con oltre il 60% dei punti di risposta per la sicurezza pubblica del Nord America che già utilizzano il software di MSI, l'integrazione consentirà agli operatori del 911 di inviare droni immediatamente durante le emergenze. La tecnologia di BRINC consente il dispiegamento di droni attraverso gli operatori delle chiamate al 911 o tramite la radio intelligente APX NEXT di Motorola. Il sistema sarà potenziato con 'Assist for 911', un'applicazione AI per l'analisi automatizzata degli incidenti.
Il contributo di SkySafe si concentra sulle capacità di rilevamento e tracciamento dei droni, offrendo una piattaforma SaaS basata su cloud che monitora i droni non autorizzati, le posizioni dei loro operatori e le traiettorie di volo. Il sistema integrato memorizzerà le informazioni sui droni nei sistemi di gestione delle prove delle agenzie e potrà essere condiviso con gli agenti attraverso vari dispositivi.
Motorola Solutions (MSI) ha formado asociaciones estratégicas con BRINC y SkySafe para integrar la tecnología de drones en su software del centro de comando 911. La colaboración tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades de respuesta a emergencias incorporando tecnologías de Drones como Primer Respondedor (DFR) y detección de drones.
Con más del 60% de los puntos de respuesta de seguridad pública de América del Norte utilizando ya el software de MSI, la integración permitirá a los operadores del 911 despachar drones de inmediato durante emergencias. La tecnología de BRINC permite el despliegue de drones a través de los operadores de llamadas del 911 o mediante la radio inteligente APX NEXT de Motorola. El sistema se complementará con 'Assist for 911', una aplicación de IA para el análisis automatizado de incidentes.
La contribución de SkySafe se centra en las capacidades de detección y seguimiento de drones, ofreciendo una plataforma SaaS basada en la nube que monitorea drones no autorizados, las ubicaciones de sus operadores y las trayectorias de vuelo. El sistema integrado almacenará la inteligencia de drones en los sistemas de gestión de pruebas de las agencias y podrá ser compartido con los oficiales a través de varios dispositivos.
모토로라 솔루션즈 (MSI)는 BRINC 및 SkySafe와의 전략적 파트너십을 통해 911 지휘소 소프트웨어에 드론 기술을 통합했습니다. 이 협업은 드론을 첫 번째 응답자로(DFR) 활용하고 드론 탐지 기술을 포함함으로써 비상 대응 능력을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 합니다.
북미의 공공 안전 응답 포인트의 60% 이상이 이미 MSI의 소프트웨어를 사용하고 있는 가운데, 이 통합은 911 운영자가 비상 상황에서 즉시 드론을 배치할 수 있도록 합니다. BRINC의 기술은 911 통화 처리기 또는 모토로라의 APX NEXT 스마트 라디오를 통해 드론을 배치할 수 있게 해줍니다. 이 시스템은 사건 자동 분석을 위한 AI 애플리케이션인 'Assist for 911'로 보강될 것입니다.
SkySafe의 기여는 드론 탐지 및 추적 기능에 중점을 두고 있으며, 무단 드론, 그 운영자의 위치 및 비행 경로를 모니터링하는 클라우드 기반 SaaS 플랫폼을 제공합니다. 통합 시스템은 기관의 증거 관리 시스템에 드론 정보를 저장하고 다양한 장치를 통해 경찰관과 공유할 수 있습니다.
Motorola Solutions (MSI) a formé des partenariats stratégiques avec BRINC et SkySafe pour intégrer la technologie des drones dans son logiciel de centre de commande 911. La collaboration vise à améliorer les capacités de réponse aux urgences en intégrant des technologies de Drone comme Premier Répondant (DFR) et de détection de drones.
Avec plus de 60 % des points de réponse de sécurité publique en Amérique du Nord utilisant déjà le logiciel de MSI, l'intégration permettra aux opérateurs du 911 de déployer des drones immédiatement lors des urgences. La technologie de BRINC permet le déploiement de drones par le biais des opérateurs d'appels au 911 ou via la radio intelligente APX NEXT de Motorola. Le système sera complété par 'Assist for 911', une application IA pour l'analyse automatisée des incidents.
La contribution de SkySafe se concentre sur les capacités de détection et de suivi des drones, offrant une plateforme SaaS basée sur le cloud qui surveille les drones non autorisés, les emplacements de leurs opérateurs et les trajectoires de vol. Le système intégré stockera les informations sur les drones dans les systèmes de gestion des preuves des agences et pourra être partagé avec les agents via divers appareils.
Motorola Solutions (MSI) hat strategische Partnerschaften mit BRINC und SkySafe gebildet, um Drohnentechnologie in ihre 911-Notrufzentrale-Software zu integrieren. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, die Notfallreaktionsfähigkeiten zu verbessern, indem Technologien für Drohnen als Erste Antwort (DFR) und Drohnendetektion integriert werden.
Mit über 60% der Notrufzentralen für öffentliche Sicherheit in Nordamerika, die bereits die Software von MSI nutzen, wird die Integration es den 911-Betreibern ermöglichen, Drohnen sofort in Notfällen einzusetzen. Die Technologie von BRINC ermöglicht den Einsatz von Drohnen über 911-Anrufbearbeiter oder über Motorolas APX NEXT Smart Radio. Das System wird durch 'Assist for 911', eine KI-Anwendung zur automatisierten Vorfallanalyse, ergänzt.
Der Beitrag von SkySafe konzentriert sich auf die Fähigkeiten zur Drohnendetektion und -verfolgung und bietet eine cloudbasierte SaaS-Plattform, die unbefugte Drohnen, deren Betreiberstandorte und Flugbahnen überwacht. Das integrierte System speichert Drohneninformationen in den Beweismittelverwaltungssystemen der Behörden und kann über verschiedene Geräte mit Beamten geteilt werden.
- Integration with 60% of North America's public safety answering points provides immediate large-scale market access
- New revenue stream through drone-related services integration
- AI-powered automation potential through 'Assist for 911' application
- Cloud-based SaaS platform from SkySafe requires minimal infrastructure investment
- Success depends on adoption rates by emergency response agencies
- Potential regulatory challenges in drone deployment for emergency response
- Competition from other drone technology providers in the public safety sector
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Motorola Solutions' strategic investments in BRINC and SkySafe represent a significant product ecosystem expansion that strengthens MSI's competitive position in the public safety technology market. These partnerships enable MSI to integrate drone capabilities directly into its CommandCentral platform, which already serves 60% of North America's public safety answering points.
This move is strategically sound as it allows MSI to leverage its dominant market position to incorporate drone technologies that address two critical public safety needs: faster emergency response and protection against unauthorized drones. Rather than developing these capabilities in-house, MSI has wisely partnered with specialized companies, likely accelerating time-to-market and reducing R&D costs.
The integration of BRINC's Drone as First Responder technology could create meaningful operational efficiencies for emergency services by enabling 911 operators to dispatch drones immediately. Meanwhile, SkySafe's drone detection capabilities address growing security concerns about unauthorized drones near critical infrastructure.
By incorporating these technologies into its existing software ecosystem, MSI is creating additional value for current customers while potentially opening new revenue streams. The company's plan to augment these capabilities with its "Assist for 911" AI application suggests a comprehensive product strategy that strengthens its overall value proposition in public safety technology markets.
This partnership represents a significant advancement in integrating aerial response capabilities into existing emergency infrastructure. By combining BRINC's drone technology with Motorola's CommandCentral platform, the company is addressing a critical gap in first response - the time between a 911 call and physical responder arrival. This technology could potentially transform emergency response protocols across the 60% of North American PSAPs already using Motorola's systems.
The technical integration appears well-conceived, allowing dispatchers to deploy drones directly from the 911 interface or via Motorola's APX NEXT smart radios. This seamless deployment capability could substantially reduce response times in critical situations where minutes or seconds matter.
The addition of SkySafe's drone detection technology is equally significant, addressing the growing security concerns around unauthorized drone activity. The cloud-based SaaS implementation is particularly noteworthy, as it eliminates hardware requirements and likely reduces deployment barriers for cash-strapped public safety agencies.
From an operational perspective, the ability to stream drone data directly to command centers and field officers, while automatically capturing it in evidence management systems, creates a comprehensive digital chain of custody that strengthens both response capabilities and subsequent legal proceedings. This ecosystem approach demonstrates Motorola's understanding of how public safety agencies actually function and what they need to improve operational outcomes.
Company to integrate technologies into its 911 command center software and apply the power of AI to help accelerate response times, improve awareness and achieve safer outcomes.
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"With over 240 million 911 calls made each year, a faster response time to the call can be the consequential difference in an emergency,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Motorola Solutions. “We’re integrating the powerful capabilities of drones into 911 software, enabling precious time saved to deliver that life-saving medicine or give officers eyes and ears on scene before they arrive.”
BRINC allows 911 call handlers to immediately dispatch drones in response to emergency calls or with the push of a button from a Motorola Solutions APX NEXT smart radio. According to the company, some 911 calls can be cleared solely with drones, which Motorola Solutions expects to augment with “Assist for 911,” its AI application that can automate incident analysis and help determine when a DFR-based response is appropriate.
“Of equal importance to the public’s safety is managing the growing threat of unauthorized drones,” Saptharishi said. “Greater security for our airspace is an imperative to safeguard our critical infrastructure, borders and communities. This alliance also brings drone detection to the screens of 911 and command center operators across the nation.”
SkySafe can track and identify a drone, its operator’s location and real-time flight path and historical data. With SkySafe’s cloud-based SaaS platform, customers can have a reliable airspace security solution that requires no hardware or infrastructure investment. The company predicts the number of consumer drones in the
The new streams of drone intelligence enabled through these integrations can be streamed live into the command center and shared with officers in the field on in-vehicle computers or mobile devices. It can further be stored in agencies’ evidence management systems as part of Motorola Solutions’ ecosystem of safety and security technologies. Agencies can combine other incident data, such as 911 call records, officers’ radio dialogue, officers’ location information and more, for comprehensive analysis and evidence, including AI-based redaction to protect privacy.
“Drones are often first on the scene, providing the initial set of eyes on an emergency and equipping first responders to arrive better prepared,” said Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of BRINC. “We’re proud of our work with Motorola Solutions to help make drones an attainable reality for public safety agencies, helping to safeguard human life.”
“Unauthorized drones at major events and airports can cause immediate, harmful effects on people and operations,” said Grant Jordan, CEO of SkySafe. “We share Motorola Solutions’ vision to empower PSAPs to detect and protect against the increasing threats from malicious drones.”
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About BRINC
BRINC is an American developer of technology in the service of public safety. The company builds a connected ecosystem of tools designed to save lives. BRINC manufactures its products in the US, has co-located R&D and production, and is vertically integrated, controlling the entirety of its supply chain. Over 600 public safety agencies and
About SkySafe
SkySafe's drone detection technology enables critical infrastructure, commercial, and government organizations to identify, track, and analyze drone activity in their airspace. The cloud-based SaaS platform provides real-time and historical drone data, offering precise information on drone location, altitude, velocity, flight status, launch point, and pilot location. SkySafe's comprehensive capabilities, including advanced drone forensics, enable users to proactively respond to and alleviate security vulnerabilities before an incident occurs. Used in diverse environments—from oil rigs and water treatment facilities to campuses and stadiums—SkySafe delivers crucial insights to counter potentially malicious drones, safeguarding people and communities from security threats, operational disruptions, and privacy violations.
SkySafe's technology is tested and validated by the FAA, made in the
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