The purpose of this RFQ is to procure one (1) new drone for the Oregon Tech Geomatics Department at the Klamath Falls, OR Campus. The drone specifications are as follows: 1. Aircraft Type • Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) fixed-wing UAV; 2. Flight Performance • Flight time: up to 59 minutes (depending on payload) • Coverage: up to 1100 acres (450 ha) per flight at 120 m altitude • Maximum flight speed: 16 m/s • Wind tolerance: up to 12 m/s (26.8 mph); 3. GNSS System • High-precision PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic) GPS • Accuracy: down to 1 cm horizontal / 3 cm vertical with PPK; 4.Payload /Camera Options Sony RX1R II – 42 MP RGB camera for high-resolution orthophotos • MicaSense RedEdge-P – Multispectral sensor for vegetation analysis • Oblique camera integration available (optional); 5. Ground Control & Software • WingtraPilot flight planning and operation software • Compatible with Pix4D, Agisoft, Esri Drone2Map, and Global Mapper • Ground control station (GCS) tablet included; 6. Battery System • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery system • ~2 batteries per mission recommended • Charging equipment included; 7. Data Storage & Transfer • SD card or onboard SSD (depending on payload) • USB-C or Wi-Fi transfer (depending on system); 8. Dimensions and Weight • Wingspan: 125 cm (4.1 ft) • Weight (with payload): ~4.5 kg (10 lbs); 9. Safety and Redundancy • Fail-safe features: Return-to-home (RTH), automatic landing • Redundant flight controller and communication systems • Live telemetry and status monitoring; 10. Support and Warranty • Vendor-provided training (optional) • At least 1-year warranty recommended • Optional maintenance contract or support plan
