Development of a Collapsible Fixed-Wing Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial System

The buyer seeks a vendor to provide a fixed-wing, low-cost unmanned aerial system for a government authority located in Washington, DC. The vendor must develop an innovative, collapsible small uncrewed aerial system that can be easily transported and deployed by a single operator for autonomous intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The system must achieve a flight endurance exceeding one hour, support autonomous flight with standard flight control software, and include a communications suite with a telemetry link range up to 10km. Additionally, the platform must feature a modular nose payload initially equipped with an RGB camera, offer potential to function as a data transmission signal repeater, and undergo modeling and simulation to validate aerodynamics, endurance, and structural integrity. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. Interested vendors may submit their proposals digitally via email or online.