North Dakota Drone Replacement Program nears final procurement stage

North Dakota is entering the final stages of procurement for the state’s Drone Replacement Program (DRP), an initiative designed to transition state agencies to National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Made possible through the support of the North Dakota Legislature, the program was created in response to changing federal requirements surrounding UAS technology. Transitioning agencies to compliant aircraft will help ensure they can continue pursuing federal funding opportunities while maintaining the UAS capabilities they use to support missions across the state. The program has included a statewide assessment of existing aircraft, agency operational needs and available replacement platforms. Following a competitive procurement process, technical and cost evaluations were completed, and the state is now finalizing vendor selections, aircraft platforms and pricing in preparation for purchasing replacement systems.

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