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1.0 Background/Introduction:
The Systems Engineering Department seeks a small, long-endurance, ADS-B equipped vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial system (UAS) for
nighttime detection of large objects moving in the shallow waters. Specifically, this UAS is sought as a platform for several imaging systems, including a MicaSense RedEdge/Altum as well as a planned low-lighting sensor. This system must be capable of flying precise paths for
mapping missions, both over land and over water. In addition, real-time kinematic (RTK) GPS navigation and access to GPS data are required.
This UAS will support both
faculty research (NRP-W2223 NPS-22-N090-B) and student theses at the Naval Postgraduate School. Specifically, this system will be used to carry a multispectral and low-lighting sensor which is currently under development to fly over the water in Monterey Bay and offshore of Seaside, OR.
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Technical Requirements:
Quantum Trinity F90+
Configuration multi-rotor eVTOL
Flight Time (5kg payload) 90 mins
Operating Temperature 10.4° to 122° F (-12° to 50° C)
Max Take-off Weight 5.0 kg
Coverage up to100 km
Command and Control Range 5.0 – 7.5 km
Payload 700g
Wind Tolerance Ground 9 m/s, Cruise 12 m/s
Must have payload capability for multiple camera systems
Must have payload with nighttime camera
Must be able to hover for duration of flight and fly pre-programmed flight paths
Must have ADS-B Out transponder
Remote Controller for Quantum Trinity F90+
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz
Transmitting Distance minimum 5.0 km
Power Supply Built-in battery
Batteries
Weight 1.5 kg
Capacity 12,000 mAh
Ground Control Station
Built-in Windows, OS X, Linux, and Android (all)
Other Considerations.
• Must be capable of carrying a variety of payload including lidar, multispectral and low-lighting high-resolution sensors
• RTK GPS data must be accessible to user for image processing
• Must include travel cases for all components.
• MUST BE A CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, OPERATIONAL SYSTEM; BIDS TO BUILD A CUSTOM UAV/S BASED ON THESE SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE DUE TO TECHNICAL RISK INVOLVED. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT APPROVE PAYMENT FOR A SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT ALREADY WORK. THE GOVERNMENT MAY REQUEST ON-SITE DEMONSTRATION AT THE COMPANY’S OWN EXPENSE BEFORE CERTIFYING TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY.
• Some of these specifications are based on non-negotiable requirements set by the Navy COTS UAS Cyber Board and AirWorks at NAVAIR for flight operations.
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