Blackbird Drones - Software and Maintenance

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has awarded contract CTR079809 to Nightingale Intelligent Systems Inc., located in Newark, California, for Blackbird Drone software and maintenance services. The contract covers three Blackbird drones stationed at the Arizona State Capitol, providing security and live footage capabilities for the Governor's Office, State Leadership, and AZDPS. The contract includes comprehensive annual maintenance and support, with 100% coverage for hardware and software, priced at $30,000 per drone annually.

The contract, effective from December 5, 2025, to December 5, 2026, encompasses two primary line items: annual maintenance and support, and domestic deployment services. The deployment services include site survey, system installation, testing, and end-user training, priced at $8,625. The total contract value suggests an annual investment of approximately $90,000 for maintenance and $8,625 for deployment. The procurement was processed as a Competition Impracticable (CI) contract, with Nightingale Intelligent Systems identified as the sole manufacturer capable of providing the specialized drone software and maintenance services required by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.