Description
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking a contractor to provide a Skydio X10 drone as part of its pilot program to incorporate state-of-the-art image capturing technology in its investigations and inspections. The drone will be used to enhance the speed, efficiency, accuracy, thoroughness, and safety of accident investigations and inspections. The contractor must provide a Skydio X10 Starter Kit, Skydio RTK/PPK for X10, Skydio NightSense with Visible Light Attachment for X10, and Skydio 3D Scan for X10.
Key features of the drone include:
• 40 minutes of flight time
• Max horizontal speed of 45 mph
• 1 cm accuracy with optional RTK/PPK attachment
• Charge time of 20-90% in 35 minutes
• Dimensions of 31.1” L x 25.6” W x 5.7” H
• Weight of 5.49 lbs
• Operating temperature range of -4 °F to 113 °F
The contractor must also provide shipping and delivery of the drone to the MSHA Approval and Certification Center in Triadelphia, WV.