Deployment Models

Pricing built for how airports actually budget.

FODBOT is structured as an operational expense — not a major capital project. Choose the model that fits your budget cycle and procurement process. No sales pressure, no hidden fees.

Monthly Subscription

$450/month
Best for: Municipal & GA airports with tight capital budgets

Ideal for operators who prefer predictable operating expense and want to start with minimum upfront commitment.

Includes

  • Full FODBOT unit access
  • Firmware updates included
  • Remote monitoring support
  • Inspection log access
  • Standard SLA response
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MOST POPULAR

Annual Lease

$4,500/year
Best for: Airports evaluating multi-year deployment planning

Our most popular model. Structured as an operational expense with the flexibility to reassess each term.

Includes

  • Full FODBOT unit access
  • Firmware updates included
  • Dedicated account support
  • Inspection log access
  • Priority SLA response
  • Lease-to-own pathway available
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One-Time Purchase

$15,000/one-time
Best for: Private aviation facilities and longer-horizon operators

Full ownership for operators who prefer capital acquisition or have access to equipment grant funding.

Includes

  • Permanent unit ownership
  • First-year firmware updates
  • First-year remote support
  • Inspection log access
  • Hardware warranty
  • Optional extended support plans
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All pricing is indicative for planning purposes. Final quotes depend on facility configuration and deployment scope. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Budget Strategy

Why operational spend framing matters for airports.

Most GA and municipal airports face capital budget constraints that make large equipment purchases difficult to justify or approve. FODBOT's subscription and lease models are intentionally structured as operating expenses — recurring line items that fit how airport budgets are typically organized.

At $450/month, FODBOT competes directly with what many airports already spend on crew time for routine FOD inspections — except it runs continuously, documents every cycle, and reduces the labor burden on existing staff.

For airports with access to equipment grant funding or capital improvement budgets, the one-time purchase offers full ownership with a lease-to-own credit pathway available to prior lessees.

Setup & Onboarding

All models include setup support. FODBOT team coordinates site assessment, GPS boundary mapping, base station installation, and operator orientation before the unit goes live.

Firmware Updates

Subscription and lease models include ongoing firmware updates throughout the coverage period. One-time purchase includes the first year of updates.

Remote Monitoring & Support

Subscription and lease models include access to remote monitoring and technical support. Response SLA depends on the plan tier.

Lease-to-Own Pathway

Annual lease clients can apply accumulated lease payments toward a one-time purchase. This pathway is available on request and structured case by case.

Hardware Warranty

One-time purchase includes a hardware warranty period. Lease and subscription models cover hardware under the service agreement for the duration of the term.

Extended Support Plans

Optional extended support and on-site service packages are available for purchase clients. Pricing varies by facility location and scope.

Start with the pilot. Then decide.

All deployment models are available after a successful 30-day pilot. The pilot itself has no long-term commitment attached.

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