Crimson Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a supplier of extremely subtle and sophisticated SUAS merchandise for militaries globally, right now introduced that its subsidiary Teal Drones has been awarded a $1,046,806 contract from U.S. Customs and Border Safety to supply Teal’s high-performance Golden Eagle drones to U.S. Border Patrol.
The award is a part of a Blanket Buy Settlement (BPA) between U.S. Customs and Border Safety and 5 drone corporations, introduced in December 2021, which has a complete estimated worth of $90 million over a five-year interval. All drones coated by the BPA are on the unique “Blue UAS” record of drones accepted for buy by the Division of Protection.
The drones will present supplemental airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and monitoring functionality to reinforce situational consciousness for area commanders and brokers in areas that lack close by conventional surveillance programs or accessible manned air help.
“As a market chief in military-grade drones, and particularly night-specific drones, we sit up for offering Teal’s Golden Eagle product to the federal government personnel who’re answerable for defending the American individuals and safeguarding our borders,” stated Crimson Cat CEO Jeff Thompson. “As a result of Crimson Cat has invested in a big, new manufacturing facility for Teal in Salt Lake Metropolis, we’re assured in our means to satisfy the supply deadline for this vital order, in addition to future orders we anticipate below this BPA with U.S. Customs and Border Safety.”
The $1 million+ primary buy settlement awarded to Crimson Cat covers the supply of Teal’s Golden Eagle drone, plus battery packs and chargers, propellers, gimbal-mounted cameras, carrying circumstances and operator coaching classes, together with “train-the-trainer” classes.
About Crimson Cat Holdings, Inc.
Crimson Cat gives drone-based merchandise, providers, and options by its 4 subsidiaries and providers the enterprise, army, and shopper markets. Teal Drones is a pacesetter in unmanned plane programs (UAS), and its Golden Eagle is one in all solely 5 drones accepted by the Division of Protection for reconnaissance, public security and inspection functions. Skypersonic’s know-how allows drones to finish inspection providers in areas the place GPS will not be accessible, but nonetheless document and transmit information even whereas being operated from hundreds of miles away. Fats Shark is a number one supplier of First Individual View (FPV) video goggles. Rotor Riot, LLC is a reseller of FPV drones and gear, primarily to the patron market. Study extra at https://www.redcatholdings.com.
