Frontex (European Border and Coast Guard Agency)

EU agency for border management and coast guard coordination. Operates extensive drone surveillance programs (RPAS) for maritime border monitoring, particularly in the Mediterranean. Signed €84.5M in aerial surveillance contracts in 2021 alone. Uses Heron drones and tactical RPAS through service contracts with private operators. Key programs include Multipurpose Aerial Surveillance (MAS) and Bulgaria tactical drone pilot.