The Russian Interior Ministry plans to spend over 120 million rubles on purchases of drones, RIA Novosti reports.
4 drone complexes are needed, including two drones, Ford Transit or Gazel microbuses with computers and radio stations. The complexes may also have a tent and tourism furniture.
Drone complexes will be used in Stavropol Territory, the Amur Region, Dagestan and the Astrakhan Region. Additional equipment will be sent to Krasnodar Territory, Baikonur, the Omsk Region, Kabardino-Balkaria and Ingushetia.
Drone complexes will be provided by October 2012, additional equipment – by September 2012.
Tender bids are welcome until April 26. An online auction was announced for May 10, 2012.