What Drones do US Border Patrol Use

Purple Cat Holdings Subsidiary Teal Drones Awarded $1M+ Contract from U.S. Border Patrol

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by DRONELIFE Employees Author Ian M. Crosby

At the moment, drone-based product and answer supplier Purple Cat Holdings introduced that U.S. Customs and Border Safety has awarded Purple Cat subsidiary Teal Drones a $1,046,806 contract to supply Teal’s Golden Eagle drones to U.S. Border Patrol.

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This new contract is a part of a Blanket Buy Settlement (BPA) between U.S. Customs and Border Safety and 5 drone corporations introduced final December. The BPA has a complete estimated worth of $90 million over a five-year interval. All drones included within the settlement are on the Division of Protection’s “Blue UAS” record, denoting drones authorized for buy and operation by the Division and associated authorities entities.

The Golden Eagle drones will supply extra airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and monitoring skills to enhance situational consciousness for discipline commanders and brokers in areas with out conventional surveillance methods or out there manned air assist.

“As a market chief in military-grade drones, and particularly night-specific drones, we look ahead to offering Teal’s Golden Eagle product to the federal government personnel who’re liable for defending the American individuals and safeguarding our borders,” mentioned Purple Cat CEO Jeff Thompson. “As a result of Purple Cat has invested in a big, new manufacturing facility for Teal in Salt Lake Metropolis, we’re assured in our skill to satisfy the supply deadline for this vital order, in addition to future orders we anticipate below this BPA with U.S. Customs and Border Safety.”

The acquisition settlement awarded to Purple Cat consists of Teal’s Golden Eagle drone, alongside battery packs and chargers, propellers, gimbal-mounted cameras, carrying circumstances, in addition to operator coaching classes that includes “train-the-trainer” classes.

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