The Redmond (Wash.) Police Dept. is partnering with Seattle-based drone provider Brinc and California-based Skydio as part of the department’s Drones as First Responders (DFR) program.

The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on drones and other unmanned weapons systems, including ShieldAI, BRINC Drones and Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems.

The Redmond City Council is expected to vote on approving a master service and purchasing agreement with Seattle-based BRINC Drones. That vote is set for Dec. 3. If the agreement is approved ...

A drone over the city of Redmond, Wash., where the police department uses the technology to aid first responders. (Redmond PD Photo) The Redmond (Wash.) ...