Procurement of DJI Matrice 300 RTK UAS Assets - AWARD NOTICE

The UK Ministry of Defence awarded a contract valued at 132,336.98 GBP for the procurement of DJI Matrice 300 RTK UAS assets, Chinese-made drones capable of high-speed flight, high-definition video recording, and operation in sub-zero temperatures, purchased through a reseller for unspecified uses such as monitoring battlefield exercises or scanning for trespassers. This purchase has drawn attention due to DJI being blacklisted by the US over national security and human rights concerns, including allegations of aiding Russian military and Chinese surveillance. Note that a separate, smaller 2025 contract by Coptrz Ltd involved a similar but upgraded DJI Matrice 350 RTK system with multispectral sensors for £36,382.61, which may not match the exact title and value.