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Drone as First Responder — consolidated contract 26-1342-00

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RFP #26-1342-1403 Drone as First Responder Program 6. Each drone shall include anti-collision lighting that meets all FAA requirements for flights at night. 7. Each drone must have obstacle avoidance built into the aircraft to help detect and avoid obstacles during normal flights. 8. Equipment and systems shall comply with all FAA and federal cybersecurity regulations. If, for some reason, the drone no longer meets federal and state regulations, the Contractor shall replace the drone with a contract-compliant and equally capable drone. 9. Each drone should be able to respond to at least ten (10) calls per day and have a life expectancy of at least (2) years. L. Integration with existing systems: Other components/software where integration of the DFR system may be necessary include Axon Fusus and Hexagon CAD 9.4. 4.3. Training The Contractor shall develop and deliver a comprehensive training program for City personnel responsible for operating and managing the DFR system. Training should include at a minimum: A. FAA Part 107 preparation and certification guidance for public safety remote pilots. B. System-specific flight control training (e.g., drone hardware, launch procedures, safety protocols). C. Teleoperator training for drone control, camera use, and mission execution from the RTCC. D. Incident integration training for dispatchers, RTCC analysts, and command staff. E. Refresher training and updates aligned with software upgrades, FAA regulation changes, and operational best practices. F. Training for both federal and state legal updates. G. Training in maintaining and inspecting equipment. 4.4. Implementation Timeframe The City desires to implement and deploy the DFR system as soon as possible. Offeror's shall provide an expected timeframe for implementation in the proposal. 10
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