04.28.2026 Group 2 Salient Features.pdf
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This is a Memorandum for Record from the Air Force Reserve Command (439 SFS/CC) documenting salient features for a Group 2 Drone procurement, dated 27 April 2026.
The Air Force requires delivery of a multi-rotor unmanned aircraft system (quad or hexacopter configuration) by August 2026. The drone must feature a carbon fiber or equivalent frame with 4 or 6 brushless motors and an autopilot system rated greater than or equal to Pixhawk Blue Cube. Performance specifications include a weight range of 20 to 25 pounds, minimum cruise airspeed of 20 mph, 5-pound maximum payload capacity (per FAA restrictions), minimum 45-minute battery life, and minimum 4-mile operational distance. The aircraft must be approved under Federal Aviation Regulation Section 44807 and must be Part 135 certified. For inquiries or clarifications regarding this requirement, MSgt Adam Tremblay serves as the point of contact and can be reached at adam.tremblay@us.af.mil, by commercial phone at 413-557-2813, or by DSN 589-2813.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND
27 April 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
FROM: 439 SFS/CC
SUBJECT: Salient Features for Group 2 Drone
1. Features Required:
a. Delivery Schedule – August 2026
b. Aircraft Configuration - Multi-rotor (Quad or Hexacopter)
c. Frame Material - Carbon Fiber or equivalent
d. Motors - (4 or 6) Brushless Motors
e. Autopilot – Greater than or equal to Pixhawk Blue Cube
f. Weight – 20 lbs to 25 lbs
g. Minimum Cruise Air Speed - 20 mph
h. Payload (Per current FAA restrictions) - 5 lbs
i. Battery Life – Minimum 45 Minutes
j. Distance – Minimum 4 miles
k. Approved UAS under Section 44807
l. Drone must be Part 135 Certified
2. The point of contact for this memorandum is MSgt Adam Tremblay who can be reached by email at adam.tremblay@us.af.mil, by phone at Comm: 413-557-2813, or DSN 589-2813.
MICHAEL E. MORRISS, Lt Col, USAF Commander mailto:adam.tremblay@us.af.mil
| 2026-04-28T13:35:04-0400 | |
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