AirData Partners with BRINC to Enhance Automated Flight Records for Public Safety Drones

New Integration Enhances Drone Flight Data Management for Public Safety Agencies

AirData has introduced a new integration with BRINC, designed to streamline the management of drone flight data for public safety agencies. This integration automatically captures and organizes flight records from BRINC’s Lemur 2 and Responder drones within the AirData platform, minimizing the need for manual data entry and enhancing operational visibility.

This development is part of a larger trend in public safety drone programs, as agencies increasingly seek to maintain accurate and comprehensive records across various teams and deployments.

Supporting a Growing Public Safety Ecosystem

David Benowitz, VP of Strategy & Marketing Communications at BRINC, emphasized the importance of a connected ecosystem for public safety agencies, stating, “Integrating with platforms like AirData ensures flight data is automatically captured and accessible without adding friction to critical operations.”

According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation‘s Atlas of Surveillance, over 1,500 law enforcement agencies in the United States currently operate drone programs. The expansion of Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs has been notable, with some jurisdictions reporting that drones can resolve up to 20–25% of calls without the need for ground units.

As these programs grow, agencies are tasked with tracking pilot activity, equipment usage, and mission data across shifts. Manual recordkeeping can hinder operations and lead to documentation gaps. The new integration aims to alleviate these issues by automatically capturing data from BRINC’s systems.

From Flight Logs to System of Record

BRINC’s drones are specifically designed for challenging public safety environments. The Lemur 2 is equipped for indoor missions, enabling teams to assess structures during high-risk incidents, while the Responder drone supports DFR programs with features such as autonomous deployment to 911 calls, live video, thermal imaging, and remote operation. Both systems now transmit data directly to AirData.

Eran Steiner, CEO of AirData, noted, “With more than 60 million flights on our platform, we have a clear view into how leading programs operate. Connecting that hardware into AirData provides agencies with more than just flight logs; it offers a system of record that captures pilot activity, equipment health, and program-wide trends automatically.”

The integration captures flight data directly from BRINC’s proprietary systems and organizes it within AirData without requiring any action from pilots. This method helps ensure consistent documentation across teams and reduces the likelihood of missing records.

Enabling Compliance and Operational Insight

AirData’s Public Safety Program functions as a comprehensive system of record for drone operations across law enforcement, fire, and emergency response sectors. It captures flight history, equipment status, and pilot credentials in a searchable format, allowing agencies to track maintenance cycles, monitor readiness, and generate reports for audits and compliance.

The ability to capture data without altering pilot workflows is a significant advantage. As public safety drone programs continue to expand, tools that minimize administrative burdens while enhancing accountability are becoming increasingly vital.

This integration underscores the evolving relationship between software platforms and drone hardware, resulting in a more interconnected system that supports faster response times, improved oversight, and scalable operations for public safety agencies.