VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.,
March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
DroneUp, LLC and the State of Rhode
Island have signed a Participating Addendum for the NASPO
ValuePoint contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle services. This
begins the offering for the purchase of complete drone solutions to
all state agencies, commissions, political subdivisions,
institutions, and local public bodies allowed by law. The award is
the first of its kind for the drone industry and a highly
anticipated announcement.
DroneUp, a leading complete drone services provider for aerial
data collection, was awarded the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Services Master Agreement #E194-79435 by the Commonwealth of
Virginia in August 2019. The services under the award are
available for use by all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of
the United States through the
National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)
ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Organization. The State of Rhode Island is now able to use the
award for the benefit of state departments, institutions, agencies,
political subdivisions, and other eligible entities.
For further information:
https://www.naspovaluepoint.org/portfolio/unmanned-aerial-vehicle-drone-services-2019-2024/droneup-llc/
DroneUp's award includes but is not limited to service
categories for Emergency Support Services, Law Enforcement Support,
Aerial Inspection or Mapping Data Services, Agricultural and
Gaming, and Agency Media Relations and Marketing. It's anticipated
that the primary users will be Agriculture & Game Management,
Emergency Management, Transportation, Forestry, Mines, Minerals and
Energy, and Public Universities and Community Colleges.
Tom Walker, DroneUp's CEO, stated
"Rhode Island allows businesses to
thrive through education and innovation. DroneUp looks forward to
supporting our hardworking state and local agencies both in
Rhode Island and nationwide."
About DroneUp
DroneUp is the leading complete drone
services provider, transforming businesses and government
organizations with drone technology solutions. DroneUp's diverse
suite of products includes flight services, data analysis, drone
program development, regulatory consulting, training, equipment,
and Part 107 drone delivery. Recognized as a UAS industry pioneer
with patented mobile app technology and a commitment to research
and development, DroneUp further fuels invention and application
across private and public sectors. With our people, services, and
innovative solutions, DroneUp delivers on operational challenges
with efficiency, reliability, and safety. For more
information: https://www.droneup.com.
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