GIS Mapping Drone and Parachute System

The government authority in Topeka, KS needs a vendor to provide a GIS mapping drone and parachute system. The requested scope requires a folding airframe with a Maximum Takeoff Weight not exceeding 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) and a deployment time under 40 seconds from a packed state to airborne. The drone must offer a minimum of 40 minutes of maximum flight time per battery under standard conditions. The payload must feature a multi-sensor array optimized for photogrammetry, including a 1-inch sensor wide-angle primary camera with at least 50 MP resolution and a narrow/telephoto camera with at least 64 MP resolution. A radiometric thermal camera with 640x512 resolution and specified thermal sensitivity is optional. The buyer limits eligibility to onshore USA organizations. The vendor will perform the work offsite. The buyer accepts digital response submissions via email or online and requests proposals for the budget. The text omits evaluation details and key dates.