Unmanned Aircraft Systems For Aerial Prescribed Fire

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a single‑source vendor to supply and support a specialized Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipped with aerial ignition, surveillance, and monitoring capabilities for prescribed fire operations. The procurement includes eight new drone/ignition packages, six upgrades to existing systems, and one additional hopper, all meeting Florida Administrative Code 60GG‑2.0075 Tier III security requirements. The selected vendor must provide the hardware, software, training, and on‑site support, and must certify that the system is the only one meeting the agency’s legislative, security, and operational criteria. • Quantity: 8 new Astro UAS/IGNIS III mini ignition packages, 6 strobe upgrades, 1 additional IGNIS II hopper. • Required features: camera, thermal/infra‑red sensor, ignition sphere dispenser, ground‑control tablet, strobe, remote ID, data storage limited to the continental U.S., and compliance with FAA and Florida security rules. • Deliverables: complete drone system (airframe, landing gear, props, transport case, radio controller, batteries, chargers, camera/gimbal, remote ID, tablet, strobe), training for operators, and documentation. • Vendor: Drone Amplified, Inc. (sole source due to proprietary IGNIS technology). • Estimated contract value: $694,492. • Submission deadline: 23 September 2026, 12:00 PM ET (email to Rachel Massey).