Drones Market Engagement

As part of ensuring public safety, The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) continues to advance its research and use of emerging technology.

The NPCC and Bluelight Commercial wishes to engage with the market in relation to sub 25kg Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated equipment. They also wish to engage the market for hardware and software solutions to remotely operate a sub 25kg UAS, for example Drone as First Responder (DFR).

The purpose of this Early Engagement Notice is to understand the market better and the products and services available which can be utilised by police forces. This will also include Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. These products/services may include (but are not limited to) the following; Drones, Sensors, Drone/Aircraft/Airspace Detection, Ground Based Equipment, Detect and Avoid Capabilities, Software, Navigation and Flight Analytics.

Please note that this Market Engagement is purely for information gathering purposes and brings no guarantee of any future tenders or procurement activity.

The engagement process and exchange of information is being operated through the EU Supply system: Public Quote/Tender - NPCC Market Engagement market in relation to sub 25kg Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated equipment (eu-supply.com)

Plans are being developed for hosting an event to facilitate direct engagement and discussion on the above outlined products and services.

Details of these will be published once confirmed.

Representatives of the project also aim to attend several upcoming forums and events. 

• DSEI – 12^th to 15^th September
• Emergency Services Show – 19^th to 20^th September
• DroneX – 25^th September
• Interpol UAS Summit (San Diego, USA) 23^rd to 24^th October

Details of how these events can be utilised as part of the engagement process are contained on the EU Supply System.