Drones to be supplied to U.S. Defense Logistics Agency by Teal Drones
NewsAugust 24, 2023
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Red Cat Holdings' subsidiary, Teal Drones, has received a second purchase order from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for the delivery of an additional 172 units of its Teal 2 drone, along with spare parts and training, the company announced in a statement.
This new order doubles the initial $2.6 million order placed on behalf of the U.S. Air Force Security Forces, bringing the total contract value to $5.2 million. The drone will be tasked with defending Air Force bases and installations, the statement reads.
The drone is able to provide high-resolution thermal imaging for surveillance and reconnaissance, according to the company. The Teal 2 drones also have multi-vehicle control and artificial intelligence capabilities, the company adds.
