Drone as First Responder Technology

The City of Mesa awarded a sole‑source contract to Aerodome, Inc. for the provision of drone technology to be employed as a first‑responder tool for the Mesa Police Department. The award is valued at $340,000 per year and was announced after a seven‑day response window during which no competing vendors were identified. This contract encompasses both hardware and software components needed to deploy UAVs for emergency response, as well as associated consulting and support services. • Sole‑source award to Aerodome, Inc. for $340,000 annually • Scope: delivery of UAV/drone hardware, software, and related consulting services for first‑responder use • No competitive bids received; intent‑to‑award notice issued on Nov 6 2024, award finalized on Nov 19 2024