CAR Recap Summary UASI - Drones FY26 2-17-2026.docx

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
                                                           Finance Department                   
 
530 E Monroe Ave. • Buckeye, Arizona 85326 
Phone 623-349-6165 • www.buckeyeaz.gov 
 
Arizona Dept. of Homeland Security – FY 2025 Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) 
Summary Recap – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System - Police 
Project Description:   
 The seven UAVs are required and necessary to conduct terrorist, and mass catastrophic event 
response activities including the identification of explosive devices. The requested UAVs have 
advanced wide cameras with zoom functionality, as well as thermal capability to aid in identifying 
potential threats. The use of UAVs have proven to reduce the risk of injury or death when responding 
to dangerous calls. UAVs can be deployed rapidly and can assess the scenes of emergencies, aid in 
search-and-rescue calls, and deliver life-saving supplies to stranded individuals. The UAVs can gather 
information and intelligence which can be analyzed and shared across jurisdictions to assist in forming 
plans of action. In addition to the 642 square miles that contain the rapidly growing population of the 
City of Buckeye, BFMRD is called upon to assist other jurisdictions.  
Project Cost 
 $ 525,000.00  
 
Required Match  
 $ 0 
 
 
Grant Amount  
 $ 525,000.00 
 
Plans Once Grant Expires:  
 Future equipment needs will become a part of the annual budget unless future grant opportunities 
arise. 
 
Objectives and Expected Outcomes  
 The seven UAVs are required and necessary to conduct terrorist and mass catastrophic event 
response activities including the identification of explosive devices. The requested UAVs have 
advanced wide cameras with zoom functionality and thermal capability to aid in identifying potential 
threats. The funding will enhance efforts to prevent, contain and assess catastrophic events. BPD will 
deploy UAVs in search-and-rescue calls and deliver life-saving supplies to stranded individuals.  
 
Time Period for the Grant 
 FY 2026