Salient_Characteristics_Memo.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

HEADQUARTERS, JOINT TASK FORCE-BRAVO

APO AA 34042-5000

JTFB-J7 12 September 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Salient Characteristics for Topographic Survey Drone

1. Regarding the Topographic Drone System, the following characteristics needed:

A. DRONE

Hardware:

• Weight including camera: no more than 2.5 lbs

• Wingspan: fixed wing no more than 42 inches

• Material: EPP foam, carbon structure and composite parts

• Color: Black or dark grey

• Propulsion: electric pusher propeller, no less than 160W brushless DC motor o Does NOT need catapult or throwing mechanism for flight

• GNSS/RTL receiver: L1/L2, GPS &GLONASS

• Battery: at least 11.1V, 2150 mAh

• Camera: RGB at least 18.2 mega pixels o Other optional cameras S110RGB, S110 RE, S110NIR

• Carrying Case: transportable, durable for rapid deployment on military or commercial aircraft

• Spare parts 1x

• 2x batteries and portable charger

Operation:

• Flight time: minimum 30 minutes

• Normal cruise speed: between 25-55 mph

• Radio link range: up to approximately 1.5-2 miles

• Maximum coverage single flight: minimum 3000 feet altitude approximately 3 square miles

• Wind resistance: 25mph or greater

• Ground sampling distance (GSD): to at least 0.6inches per pixel

• Relative orthomosaic/3D model accuracy: 1-3x GSD

• Absolute horizontal/vertical accuracy (NO GROUND CONTROL POINTS): down to at least

1.2 in/2in

• Multi-drone operation: yes including midair collision avoidance

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

HEADQUARTERS, JOINT TASK FORCE-BRAVO

APO AA 34042-5000

• Automatic 3d flight planning

• Linear landing accuracy: within 18 feet

B. LAPTOP STATION (POST FLIGHT PROCESSING Computer (stand-alone no network access):

• 7th Generation Intel Core i7 quad core processor (6M cache up to 3.8GHz)

• Windows 10 Pro 64 bit English

• 32GB, 2400MHz, DDR4; up to 32GB

• 1TG Solid State Drive

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5

C. Software:

• Pix4d Mapper Pro

• Available for 2 devices at 1 time (floating license)

• One time charge provide software usage for lifetime

• Overall license linked to organization

• Support and upgrades included for 12 months/ Operational support lifetime

JOSE RIVAS

First Lieutenant, EN Project Officer