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Field Operations and Drone Pilot Services

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The contract seeks qualified vendors to deploy certified drone pilots for routine and emergency aerial operations across North Carolina’s forested areas, with responsibilities including mission planning, real-time flight execution, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory protocols. The work supports forest management objectives through rapid response and data collection, requiring pilots to operate in varied environmental conditions while ensuring compliance with all federal and state aviation and environmental guidelines. Subcontractors must be capable of staffing and managing a team of certified drone operators ready for immediate deployment, with proven experience in wildfire monitoring, resource assessment, and emergency support in forested terrains. The solicitation, posted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, has a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services. All operations must be conducted within the designated state-wide forest areas, with no specific city or zip code restrictions, and vendors are expected to maintain full operational readiness throughout the contract term.

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Deploy certified drone pilots for forest aerial operations in North Carolina with emergency response and regulatory compliance.

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North Carolina → Department of AgricultureView Agency

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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NC, US

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AgencyNorth Carolina → Department of Agriculture
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Deployment of certified drone pilots to conduct routine and emergency flights across North Carolina forests, including mission planning and safety compliance.

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