UNSPSC 70141608: Aerial crop survey

Aerial surveying for plant protection.

UNSPSC 70141608 Aerial crop survey is a Commodity code that encompasses much broader state and local procurement activity than its name suggests. Recent opportunities show state and local governments buying aerial survey and remote-sensing services across multiple mission types: wildlife population census using fixed-wing and helicopter thermal imaging, salmon spawning site (redd) counts, white-tailed deer distribution assessment, topographic and hydrographic surveys for infrastructure projects, landfill monitoring, and GIS mapping and data collection using drones and manned aircraft. The work spans land surveying, aerial imagery capture, LiDAR, thermal infrared imaging, and desktop GIS analysis. Issuing bodies include state fish and wildlife departments (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife), county water districts, county waste services, school districts, cities, and special-purpose districts such as the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and San Bernardino County Flood Control District. The Texas State University System, Oregon ODFW, and Escambia County Waste Services appear as repeat buyers soliciting surveying and aerial survey services within the past two months.

Activity concentrates in the West and South. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued multiple RFPs for helicopter and fixed-wing FLIR survey operations for mule deer, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, aoudad, and elk in the Trans-Pecos region, with proposals due June 9 and June 25, 2026. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife posted two RFPs for helicopter and drone survey services: one for big game census across four wildlife districts (proposals due June 16, 2026) and one for Chinook salmon redd counts on the Lower Deschutes River (proposals due June 4, 2026). The Texas State University System issued an RFQ for indefinite-delivery land surveying services statewide with qualifications due July 14, 2026. Escambia County, Florida solicited topographic and aerial survey services for Perdido Landfill on a bi-monthly schedule over 36 months with renewal options. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois sought aerial thermal UAS surveys for white-tailed deer across four preserves with a draft report due April 15, 2026. Atlanta Independent School System and Hillsborough County Public Schools both established vendor pools for general surveying services. Qualification and experience, past performance on comparable wildlife or infrastructure surveys, pilot and crew credentials (for helicopter and fixed-wing work), FAA certifications, and insurance coverage dominate evaluation criteria across these solicitations.