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FAA Surveys Market For UAS, Counter UAS Support Services

FAA Surveys Market For UAS, Counter UAS Support Services
FLIR Systems' SkyRanger 60 small UAS. The FAA plans to host a competition for a contractor to support program management and testing if UAS for airport applications and for countering UAS. Photo: FLIR Systems

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey for support services in two areas, the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in airport applications and for countering drones in airport environments. The current support to the FAA in these areas is done by General Dynamics’ [GD] Information Technology segment. The agency hasn’t developed an acquisition strategy yet for the upcoming procurement of the support services, which will include program management and technical expertise to support the UAS and…

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