DHS is conducting market research for its Drone Development Program, seeking information on recoverable, reusable, lightweight, rapidly deployable small unmanned aircraft systems. The systems would support DHS frontline operational awareness, surveillance, search and rescue, incident response, perimeter security, disaster assessment, maritime/littoral awareness, and law enforcement support. DHS is interested in complete small multirotor system kits with rapid deployment, operational video or imagery payloads, secure command-and-control and data links, domestic sourcing, NDAA compliance, Blue UAS/Green UAS or equivalent cybersecurity and supply chain maturity, and scalable production capacity. This Request for Information is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation, and responses are voluntary with no government payment for preparation or submission.

The Department of Homeland Security is conducting market research for its Drone Development Program, seeking industry input on recoverable, reusable, lightweight, and rapidly deployable small multirotor unmanned aircraft systems. These systems would support DHS missions including operational awareness, surveillance, search and rescue, incident response, perimeter security, disaster assessment, maritime awareness, and law enforcement. DHS is interested in complete system kits featuring rapid deployment, operational video or imagery payloads, secure command-and-control and data links, domestic sourcing, NDAA compliance, and Blue UAS/Green UAS or equivalent cybersecurity and supply chain maturity. This Request for Information is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are voluntary, and the Government will not compensate respondents for preparing or submitting information.