Description
The Idaho state government is seeking a contractor to provide a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) that meets specific requirements. The system must include a brand new military-grade sUAS, remote controller, batteries, chargers, and all required accessories. The system must be capable of producing orthophotos using standard Geographic Information Systems (GIS) formats and be compatible with Esri ArcGIS. The contractor must also provide a minimum of eight hours of training material tailored to inexperienced sUAS operators.
• The sUAS system must be able to function in austere dusty environments and temperatures above 100°F.
• The system must have a minimum wind tolerance of 20 mph sustained and a minimum flight time of 30 minutes.
• The system must have a minimum range of 1 kilometer from the controller and be portable enough for a single person to carry, set up, and operate.
• The system must have a minimum still photo resolution of 8 MP and a minimum video resolution of 1080p.
• The system must have a gimballed camera with 2-axis stabilization and a minimum 5" screen for real-time camera feed.
• The system must use AES-256 encryption and have manual control plus automated Return-to-Home (RTH) and waypoint navigation.