Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a Mapping Drone with specific features, including a fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, RGB and multispectral cameras, and onboard PPK receiver. The drone should have a flight time of over 50 minutes fully charged without payload and be able to carry a maximum payload of at least 1.5 lb. The vendor should be NDAA-certified and provide a detailed description of their capability, relevant experience, and past performance history.
• The drone should be a fixed-wing VTOL with a convenient bay for swapping between RGB and multispectral sensors.
• The complete package should include payloads, flight controller/tablet, batteries, charging stations, flight planning and control software, and other accessories.
• The vendor should provide a hard carrying case and meet the specified requirements for the drone's features and capabilities.