14 Attachment 2 Skydio X10D Brand Name Simplified Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Only Justification document from the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration for the procurement of Skydio X10D drone Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (s-UAS), dated December 17, 2024. The document justifies a brand name firm fixed price contract to procure 8 Skydio X10D All Environment Starter Solution Multi-Band IR NA Plus VT300-Z drones along with 16 spare propellers and associated lithium transport containers (8 each of LTC 509 and LTC 511 models).

The Skydio X10D was selected as it meets specific mission requirements for the Office of Secure Transportation's unmanned systems program, including 3-D mapping capabilities, 360-degree collision avoidance, vertical takeoff/landing, under 5 lbs weight, and cybersecurity compliance with DoD requirements. Key technical specifications include AI-driven autonomy, six navigation cameras, 40-minute flight duration, 15,000 ft service ceiling, IP-55 protection rating, and operation in temperatures from -20C to 45C. The drone features a Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal sensor with 640x512 resolution and uses Advanced Encryption Standard with 256-bit keys. The system is certified on the Defense Innovation Unit "Blue UAS 2.0 Cleared List" and was determined to be the only platform meeting OST's mission requirements after market research of available options.