UNSPSC 25131705: Target or reconnaissance drones

UNSPSC 25131705 Target or reconnaissance drones is a Commodity code that encompasses the purchase of unmanned aerial systems—including tactical reconnaissance and surveillance platforms, agricultural spray drones, and specialized airframes with integrated sensor and payload capabilities—by state and local governments. Orange County, Florida has emerged as an active buyer under this code, posting multiple solicitations for autonomous drone systems equipped with thermal imaging, cellular connectivity, and advanced navigation sensors, as well as for specialized agricultural spray equipment. The scope includes delivery of complete systems with ancillary components (batteries, chargers, spare parts, landing equipment), onsite operator training, and follow-up support. Issuing bodies under this code are primarily county public works and natural resource agencies; the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is also a buyer for forest management and wildfire suppression operations.

Orange County, Florida dominates the recent activity. In June 2026, Orange County Public Works posted two overlapping solicitations—one IFB and one conventional bid request (both due July 8, 2026)—for three autonomous drones comprising one Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) with thermal sensor kit and two Skydio X10 units with cellular 5G and visible light navigation cameras, with delivery due September 29, 2026 for the Astro Max and within six months of order for the Skydio units. In April 2026, Orange County Public Works solicited a complete DJI Agras T100 agricultural spray drone system (IFB0803035402DS, due April 21, 2026) at a contract value not to exceed $55,679.26, with a 5 percent preference deduction available to Orange County Local Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued a single-source procurement notice in March 2026 (SS15256, due March 24, 2026) for upgrades and modifications to an existing Drone Amplified-integrated Freefly Alta X aircraft for forest service firefighting, valued at approximately $74,501.92, with Drone Amplified, Inc. identified as the sole source vendor.