UNSPSC 25132103: Recreational drone

A type of unmanned aerial vehicle or drone, usually smaller, designed and used for general recreational purposes by the general public.

UNSPSC 25132103 Recreational drone (Commodity) covers a range of unmanned aerial vehicle procurements that state and local governments are actively buying—from entertainment-focused drone light shows and thermal imaging systems to specialized operational platforms for first responders, water resource management, and prescribed burn operations. Recent solicitations reveal that purchasing bodies are acquiring both hardware (individual drone units with specific sensor payloads and capabilities) and bundled service packages including pilot training, on-site instruction, software integration, and warranty support, reflecting an expanding operational scope beyond simple equipment purchase into turnkey capability deployment. The kinds of issuing bodies pursuing these contracts span city governments (Hayward, DeBary, Kennesaw, Brookhaven), counties (Orange County Florida, Gwinnett County Georgia, Kane County Illinois, Salt Lake County Utah), state departments (Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Public Safety, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Nevada Department of Public Safety), higher-education institutions (Texas A&M University), and special-purpose districts (Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Forest Preserve District of Kane County). Texas and Florida lead recent activity, with additional momentum in Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, and Utah, alongside scattered opportunities in Colorado, Maine, and elsewhere.

Representative recent opportunities illustrate the diversity of applications. The City of Hayward (California) issued RFP 26-059 for Drone as First Responder Program services, due July 13, 2026, requiring drones to support emergency operations within established operational policy frameworks and compliance with prevailing wage and California labor law. Texas Department of Transportation posted ITB 601440000053694 for a Flying Sun 500 Trinity Pro Fixed Wing UAS, due July 28, 2026, targeting a specific aircraft platform. Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued eRFQ 46200DNR0000833 for UAS Aerial Ignition Equipment and support services for prescribed burn operations statewide, due May 15, 2026, establishing an open agency contract with anticipated purchase of at least nine systems total. Orange County, Florida solicited bids (ITB062320263) for autonomous drones including one Astro Max NDAA-compliant unit and two Skydio X10 systems with thermal sensors, due July 8, 2026, with onsite training requirements and delivery tied to specific dates. Salt Lake County and Draper City, Utah have issued multiple RFPs for drone light shows as entertainment services at civic celebrations (RFP2616 and RFP2612), evaluating technical performance capability, safety protocols, and cost. Palm Beach County, Florida established a continuing pre-qualification roster (RPQ #23-051/SS, valid through August 2028) for drone supply and accessories across five approved manufacturers, with individual project purchases capped at $99,999. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (March 30, 2026) and Nevada Department of Public Safety (January 27, 2026) each procured specific drone platforms with defined thermal imaging, GPS, and obstacle-avoidance capabilities for specialized government operations.