Q1_2026_-_Business_Case_-_Drone_Detection_System_-_signed.pdf
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- Drone Detection System State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 26-033-RFP
- Issued by
- Bell County, Kentucky
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This is a Q1 2026 Business Case document prepared by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG Airport Authority) outlining the procurement of a Drone Detection System. The project involves soliciting proposals from drone detection providers through an RFP process to install receiver antennas around the CVG campus that will track both drone location and drone operator location. Once installed, the system will be utilized by Airport Police and Airport Operations to respond to unauthorized drone activity. The project is scheduled with appropriations approval in Q1 2026, procurement and bid solicitation in Q1 2026, contract negotiation finalized in Q2 2026, and implementation in Q2 2026. The project will include software implementation, system installation, user training, and ongoing maintenance and support through Year 5.
The total appropriations request for the Drone Detection System is $1,000,000, comprised of Software License & Support (Year 1) at $450,000, Force Labor at $80,000, Miscellaneous costs at $320,000, O&M Costs–License & Support (Years 2-5) at $50,000, Software Purchase at $1,000, and Vendor Contingency at $0. The cost estimates are based on consultations with multiple drone detection vendors. The project is funded through capital appropriations and is justified by the need to improve airport safety by enabling proactive drone detection within the CVG vicinity to mitigate unauthorized drone threats, reduce operational delays, and locate drone operators. The current situation presents significant risk, as CVGAA staff currently relies on visual observation, which is ineffective for detecting unauthorized drones or locating operators. The project carries minimal installation risk due to basic antenna installation and plug-and-play software requirements.
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Master Plan Alignment
Strategic Plan Alignment
Sustainability Benefits
$0.00
$450,000.00
$80,000.00
$320,000.00
$50,000.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
$581,000.00
1/28/2026
Q1 2026
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2026
Software:
License & Support (Year 1):
Force Labor:
Miscellaneous:
Board Meeting
Software Purchase (after contract is signed)
Project Schedule
Appropriations Approval
N/A
Cost
Procurement (Bid/Solicitation) Completion
Contract Negotiation Finalized
Design:
O&M Costs - License & Support (Years 2-5):
Vendor Contingency:
Total Appropriations Request:
Project Funding
Software Implementation
CAPEX
Certainty of Cost Estimates
The above information is an estimate for the purchase of the equipment after speaking with multiple vendors
Project Approach
Solicit proposals from drone detection providers through RFP. Once selected, install detection equipment in required locations and provide training to users.
The alternative is to continue to visually observe drones and report to the AOC. This does not allow for proactive identification or identification of drone pilot location.
Related Projects
Alternatives
Organizational Impact Justification
Fuel Performance via Operational Excellence - Ensure the safety and health of passengers and employees
Business Objectives: Improve safety by enabling drone detection within the vicinity of CVG to allow mitigation of drone threats.
Project Value/ROI: Installing this technology will allow CVGAA to detect drones around the CVG campus with high accuracy allowing a more efficient response to unauthorized drone activity. This in turn will create a safer airspace at CVG and reduce the risk of operational delays that may be caused by unauthorized drone events.
Organizational Impact
Drone Detection System PMWeb #
Current Situation/Background Information
The CVG Airport Authority (CVGAA) currently has no technology to detect the use of drones around the airport. Unauthorized use of drones within proximity of CVG can potentially alter inbound and outbound flights and create unsafe flight conditions for aircraft. There have been multiple responses by Airport Police and Airport
Operations due to reports of unauthorized drones.
Project Definition
Project Scope: The project will entail placing one or more receiver antennas around the campus that will allow the tracking of both drone location and drone operator location. Once installed, the system will be used by Airport Police and Airport Operations to respond to unauthorized drone use.
Risk if Not Funded: CVGAA staff will continue to rely on visual observation, which makes unauthorized drone detection extremely challenging. This method also does not allow for locating the drone operator. The consequence is the possibility of an unauthorized drone affecting the safety of flight or an unauthorized drone impacting operations at CVG with the inability to find the operator.
ARFF Human Resources
Business Administration Information Technology
Capital Accounting Innovation
Commercial Management Operations
Customer Experience Planning & Development
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Police Department
Facilities Procurement
Field Safety
Finance Terminal Modernization Program
Fleet Other ________________________________________________
Visuals
Purchase a drone detection system to track the use of drones and their operators in the vicinity CVG
Approvals:
Larry Krauter
Chief Executive Officer
Dil Gruffydd
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Sponsor
Shannon Oldfield
Chief Operations Officer
Concurrence Leader
Brian Cobb
Chief Innovation Officer
Recommendation
Business Unit Leader
Steve Listerman
Vice President Public Safety, Security & Compliance
Sponsor/Originator
Casey Kinosz
Director Airport Operations & AOC
Stakeholders
Known Risks & Limitations
This project requires a basic antenna installation and plug and play software with little risk involved
Out of Office. Verbally approved on 1.16.2026.
Casey Kinosz (Jan 30, 2026 16:59:53 EST)
Stephen Listerman (Jan 30, 2026 17:33:38 EST)
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