Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) System

The United States Air Force is seeking sources for a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) System. The system should include a sUAS-mounted LiDAR sensor package that complies with the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 848, FY2023 NDAA Section 817, and FY2024 NDAA Sections 1821-1833. The system should also include quick-connect mounting to a Blue UAS-approved sUAS and be compatible with an existing Department of the Air Force (DAF) owned FreeFly Astro sUAS. The contractor should deliver the software necessary to produce a finished, georeferenced, survey-grade point cloud meeting 2cm vertical accuracy. Key requirements include: • Complying with the specified NDAA sections • Including quick-connect mounting to a Blue UAS-approved sUAS • Being compatible with an existing DAF owned FreeFly Astro sUAS • Delivering software necessary to produce a finished, georeferenced, survey-grade point cloud meeting 2cm vertical accuracy • Having a total payload weight ≤ 1.7 kg • Being capable of resolving multiple returns per pulse sufficient to detect bare-earth ground returns beneath dense vegetation canopy (≥ 5 returns per pulse)