Partnership brings real-time aerial intelligence to first responders with automated mapping and hotspot detection

Seattle, WA – BRINC, the leader in public safety drone technology, and Nova Software Company, a provider of aerial mapping and data analysis capabilities for public safety, today announced a strategic partnership to bring advanced aerial mapping and data analysis capabilities to first responders. This integration enables public safety agencies to transform drone imagery from BRINC platforms into actionable intelligence, giving incident commanders the situational awareness they need to coordinate emergency response operations.

Public safety agencies already deploying BRINC Responder can begin using the integration today. Using BRINC LiveOps, crews can set up a mapping mission, capture aerial footage, and upload data directly to Nova for processing, no new hardware required.

The result is a professional-grade operational picture, combining mapping, data analysis, and real-time intelligence that enables faster coordination, clearer situational awareness, and better-informed decisions in the field. The integration is designed for operational continuity — agencies invest in the software workflow from day one, and that same workflow carries forward as the hardware evolves.

“Fire departments, law enforcement agencies and emergency response teams are operating in increasingly complex and dangerous environments,” says Blake Resnick, Founder & CEO of BRINC. “This partnership with Nova gives our customers an immediate upgrade in how they see and respond to critical incidents. And now, with Guardian, we’ve built the most capable thermal mapping solution public safety has ever had access to.”

The partnership reaches its full potential with Guardian, BRINC’s next-generation drone. Guardian carries two radiometric HD thermal cameras purpose-built for public safety applications. Combined with Nova’s processing software, Guardian enables real-time heatmap generation and advanced data analysis that pinpoints hotspots, tracks developing situations, and gives public safety teams the thermal intelligence needed to prevent escalation and coordinate safe operations.

“Partnering with BRINC puts Nova’s platform directly in the hands of agencies already in the field saving lives,” says Robert Atwood, CEO at Nova Software Company. “BRINC’s operational platform paired with Nova’s aerial intelligence software means incident commanders have better information, faster, and that translates directly to safer outcomes.”

Together, BRINC and Nova offer a complete end-to-end aerial mapping and intelligence solution for public safety with purpose built hardware, an integrated operations platform, and powerful data analysis software designed for the realities of emergency response.

Agencies looking to learn more and schedule a demo can reach out to their local BRINC representative or get in touch here: https://brincdrones.com/contact/

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 900 public safety agencies and 20%+ of the SWAT teams in the US use its products to de-escalate dangerous situations and safeguard human life. The company is backed by top investors, including Sam Altman, Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Dylan Field, Elad Gil, Patrick Shanahan, Julius Genachowski, Shyam Sankar, Alexandr Wang, Bradley Tusk, and Jeff Weiner. For more information visit brincdrones.com.

About Nova Software Company

Nova is a public safety intelligence platform built for the people making critical decisions in the field. Nova goes far beyond mapping offering live streaming, hotspot detection, panoramic imagery, real-time collaboration, and advanced data analytics that transform raw drone footage into actionable intelligence. Whether supporting fire response, law enforcement, search and
rescue, or emergency management, Nova gives field teams and incident commanders a complete aerial intelligence solution that drives faster decisions and safer outcomes. Nova serves public safety agencies, emergency management teams, and enterprise customers across North America. For more information, visit mapnova.com.