ARCHIVE Approved Drone Manufacturers

ARCHIVED APRIL 5, 2023 - PLEASE REFER TO RULE 60GG-2.0075, F.A.C.In accordance with section 934.50, Florida Statutes, as of January 1, 2022, a governmental agency (as defined in section 934.50, Florida Statutes) may only purchase or otherwise acquire a drone from a manufacturer on the approved list. Governmental agencies may continue to utilize drones not on the department&rsquo;s approved list until January 1, 2023.Pursuant to section 934.50(7)(b), Florida Statutes, the department hereby provides the following list of approved manufacturers whose drones may be purchased or otherwise acquired and used by a governmental agency under section 934.50, Florida Statutes:<ul class="list-disc list-outside mb-6 ml-6"><li class="mb-2">Skydio</li><li class="mb-2">Parrot</li><li class="mb-2">Altavian</li><li class="mb-2">Teal Drones</li><li class="mb-2">Vantage Robotics</li></ul>This list provides approved manufacturers but does not guarantee that all models produced by these manufacturers meet an individual governmental agency's specific needs or security requirements. Beginning July 1, 2022, all governmental agencies using drones not on the department&rsquo;s approved list must submit a comprehensive plan for discontinuing their use to the department.&nbsp;The Comprehensive Plan to Discontinue the Use of Unapproved Drones (PUR 6074) may be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purchasing_pur_forms" title="undefined" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">State Purchasing (PUR) Forms</a>&nbsp;webpage.Please monitor this website and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flrules.org/bigdoc/default.asp" class="underline text-blue-500 transition-colors ease-in-out duration-500 hover:text-blue-400">Florida Administrative Register</a>&nbsp;for updates related to the department&rsquo;s obligations under section 934.50(7), Florida Statutes.