The crime-fighting drone that beats police to the scene
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Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson takes a closer look at Brinc’s drone: A transformative tool for emergency response.
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Imagine a scenario where a 911 call is received, and within seconds, a sleek, autonomous drone takes to the skies, its flashing blue and red lights and blaring siren signaling its arrival. This is the Responder quadcopter, a game-changer in the world of emergency response.
Manufactured by Seattle-based startup Brinc, the Responder is an impressive feat of modern engineering. Equipped with a 40x-zoom HD optical camera array, a thermal imaging camera, a spotlight and a two-way communications system, this drone is designed to provide real-time situational awareness and facilitate effective communication with those in need.