This page uses extracted PDF text. Text can misread numbers, dates or table columns. Check the PDF before quoting or interpreting it. Redacted areas remain redacted.
RFP #26-1342-1403 Drone as First Responder Program
be capable of BVLOS operations to expand the effective service area. The Contractor or
Contractor system shall at a minimum:
1. Assist in securing and maintaining FAA BVLOS waivers.
2. Implement safety protocols such as geofencing, airspace awareness, and automated
return-to-home (RTH) features.
3. Provide onboard and software-based detect-and-avoid capabilities to ensure
operational safety.
4. Have the ability to fly remotely without the need for visual observers during both day
and night operations.
I. Flight Over People/Occupied Vehicles:
1. The proposed DFR system should be capable of flying over people or occupied
vehicles to get to the target location; and
2. Assist in securing and maintaining a FAA Flight Over People and Flight Over
Occupied Vehicles waiver as needed.
J. Dual-Agency Public Safety Operations: The DFR system shall be designed to support
both law enforcement and fire/rescue operations. Key features should include:
1. Flexible incident response capabilities for a variety of police and fire emergencies.
2. Real-time video and telemetry sharing between RTCC, police, and fire personnel.
3. Tools to aid in tactical decision-making, such as thermal imaging, zoom optics, and
area surveillance.
K. Technology:
1. The proposed drone platforms shall include high-definition video and thermal
imaging capabilities.
a. The camera shall include a night mode setting that assists with providing clear
video in dark environments.
b. The sensor package shall include a visual sensor(s) capable of producing a close-
up view from a standoff/long distance.
c. The sensor package shall include an infrared thermal camera capable of
displaying and reading heat signatures. The infrared thermal camera should also
have the ability to zoom in on the target.
2. System should support cloud-based flight management, remote operations,
geofencing, and AI-powered object detection or tracking.
3. The system must be able to operate in inclement weather, including:
a. Rain and other wet conditions.
b. In temperatures as low as 0° and as high as 110° F.
c. The system must be able to resist wind speeds of at least 28 MPH.
4. The system should be capable of having street names and location overlays that are
seen through augmented reality on the flight program.
5. The system should support near 24/7 continuous flight coverage. If battery
replacement or charging is required, the system must support rapid turnaround—
allowing for near-instantaneous redeployment to the same scene. This process must
be fully autonomous and shall not require a human operator to be physically present
for battery changes, charging, or re-launch. The solution should include infrastructure
(e.g., automated battery-swapping, self-charging stations or a secondary drone) to
minimize downtime and maintain a persistent aerial presence when operationally
necessary.
9Jump to an indexed page (163 of 163)