$1 Million for Golden Eagle

Teal Drones, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, has received a contract valued at a little over $1 million from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency for high-performance Golden Eagle drones.

The award is part of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) announced last December, covering five drone companies and with an estimated value of $90 million over five years. The drones will provide supplemental airborne ISR capability to enhance situational awareness for field commanders and agents in areas that lack nearby traditional surveillance systems or manned air support.

“Because Red Cat has invested in a large, new manufacturing facility for Teal in Salt Lake City, we are confident in our ability to meet the delivery deadline for this significant order, as well as future orders we anticipate,” commented Red Cat CEO, Jeff Thompson.

The order covers the provision the Golden Eagle drone, plus battery packs and chargers, propellers, gimbal-mounted cameras, carrying cases and operator training, including ‘train-the-trainer’ sessions.