Brinc Public Safety Drones Examined
Seattle-based drone startup, Brinc, wants to be "the free world drone maker", manufacturing drones for law enforcement and public safety.
The company has raised significant funds and has been covered in Business Insider and Fox Business, primarily focusing on the 23-year-old founder of the company.
In this report, based on an interview with Marketing Director David Benowitz, and reviewing technical background, IPVM examines the company's background, approach, positioning, and challenges.
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