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Deadline for submission of questions: April 23rd, 2026
Circulation of responses: April 30th, 2026
Submission of bids: May 7th, 2026
The New York Racing Association, Inc.
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The organization seeks a vendor to provide professional drone services for live aerial coverage of horse racing events for both broadcast and official purposes. Certified drone pilots and a fully licensed and insured drone operations company are required for this project.
The coverage involves managing two drones: one drone will follow the horses at a distance of 50–100 feet behind at an altitude of approximately 75 feet, while the second drone will operate 25–50 feet inside the track oval at an altitude of 25–30 feet. Race days typically begin at 1pm and end at 6pm, though timings may vary by season. The contract period is set for one year, and all bidder questions must be submitted by April 23, 2026.
This RFP is issued for events in New York and focuses on capturing high-quality aerial footage for live broadcast and official documentation.
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