A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters
By Lucas Ropek
Published on March 25, 2026.
Blake Resnick, a former Thiel Fellow, has launched his drone startup, Brinc, which sells drones to police and public agencies across the U.S. The company claims its new product, Guardian, is the world's "most capable 9-11 response drone" ever. Guardian can fly at speeds of up to 60 mph and can endure a 62-minute flight time, and comes with thermal imaging cameras, two additional 4K cameras, all of which have zoom capabilities. It also comes with a Starlink panel embedded directly into its body, making it the first public safety drone with such a capability. Brinc is valued at nearly half a billion dollars and sees public safety as a big opportunity.
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