Astro Max Lidar UAS Package

The U.S. Government desires to procure an Astro Max Lidar UAS package consisting of an ASTRP Max Blue Drone with NDAA compliant RESEPI Lite Ouster OS1-64 Lidar sensor, FPV System, LR1 RGB imaging sensor, and LR1 thermal upgrade for the United States Military Academy (USMA), Department of Geography & Earth Sciences (D/GEO), located at West Point, NY. The USMA D/GEO seeks the UAS platform, Lidar, RGB, and thermal sensor payloads that meet the following specifications and technical requirements:

UAS Platform:

- As per DoD/DA, UAS platforms must be on the Blue UAS Cleared List in

accordance with section 848 FY20 NDAA and section 817 FY23 NDAA, validated

as cyber-secure and safe to fly, and are available for government purchase and

operation.

• Use of Blue UAS systems ensures airworthiness and approval by DoD

and DA. We cannot fly systems that do not meet this requirement.

- Astro Max, 4x rotor powered lift

• Robust platform and moderate weight allow for adequate lift from

quadcopter configuration

- Fully electric, battery powered

• Use of specialized fuel cells, hydrogen, gas powered, or hybrid prevent

platform from being carried or shipped to non-USMA study sites,

preventing platform from being used for intended purpose

• Our organization lacks the personnel with the required training to purge

and certify HAZMAT resulting from hydrogen or gas power units. Even

with the personnel, the purging process is not feasible given limited time

on-ground in study areas

• Our organization is limited to safely storing, charging, and operating the

batteries needed for electric UAS. We are not capable of safely storing

gaseous or liquid fuels of any kind

• TSA lithium battery requirements on passenger aircraft require a

maximum Wh capacity of 160Wh. Astro Max SL8 batteries are under this

requirement allowing for transportation on passenger aircraft

- Maximum takeoff weight of 8.7kg, max payload of 3kg

- Minimum flight time of 30 minutes at weight, maximum flight time 43 minutes

• Given the remote areas that are typically surveyed, flight times of less

than 30 minutes will prevent adequate data acquisition and severely limit

product use

- 7,268 MaH, 157Wh, 21.6V power

- Doddle Labs RF transmitter NDAA compliant and Blue

• 2.4GHz radio

- RTK GNSS/GPS compatibility

- Must have radio connectivity and battery monitoring capabilities

• Diagnostics are mission critical to monitor and assess the UAS platform in

flight. The inability to do so will result in catastrophic loss of equipment and

potentially severe damage to personnel and property

- SL8 Air batteries

• Batteries are the only acceptable power method for the platform. Only

these batteries meet the power and transportation requirements

- Hands on throttle and stick (HOTAS) controller with manual/automated flight capabilities and NDAA compliant.

• Manual control is essential for the safety of personnel, equipment, and

property. Without this ability to switch from manual and automated flight

control, the platform cannot be safely used for the intended purpose.

• NDAA compliance is non-negotiable            

Lidar Sensor

- 200m range to 10% reflectivity targets

• 2 laser returns

- 360 degree by 45 degree field of view

- Plus or minus 2.5 cm accuracy with 2-4 cm precision

- Max payload weight of 1.4kg

- Integrated 24mp camera

- FY2020 NDAA Sec 848 and FY2023 NDAA Sec 817 compliant

- 2.621 million points per second

- Class 1 laser safety

• This is required to ensure the safety of any personnel present during an

airborne lidar survey. They laser source cannot be flown or used near

populated areas if not eye-safe (class 1)

Imaging Sensor

- 61MP Soly ILZ-LR1 camera + sigma 24mm f3.5 lends

- Quick detach, vibration isolated gimbal

- NDAA compliant

- LWIR thermal upgrade compatible

• FLIR Boson+ 640, 640x512 resolution radiometric LWIR camera
• 13.6mm lends, 60Hz frame rate
• 92g installed weight

Please include the proposed delivery timeline in your quotation document.