DOFAW - UAS Services - 26 Unmanned Aerial Systems Operation

2026-11-03

Section One : Overview Overview of Services Requested The Division of Forestry and Wildlife ( DOFAW ), Department of Land and Natural Resources ( DLNR ), State of Hawaiʻi ( State ) plans to utilize unmanned aerial systems ( UAS ) for various tasks , such as aerial surveys , aerial weed treatments , aerial pest management , and postprocessing of associated data . Bidders have the option of bidding on the UAS service ( s ) ( including the associated mobilization / demobilization fee ), post - processing , or both . The method of award will be for the lowest bidder on each job . Therefore , the successful bidder ( s ) will enter a contract with the State from which UAS services will be executed with a State of Hawaiʻi Purchase Order ( PO ). Section Two : Summary of Work and Specifications Summary of Work 1 ) Unmanned Aerial Survey Service – overflight of topographical features or infrastructure ( i . e . fences ) to monitor for things such as damage . UAS pilot must have the ability to work in and around helicopters , if needed , to fly into remote areas . Additionally , the pilot must be able to carry and hike across uneven terrain with the UAS . a . Ability to fly day or night around steep , forested landscapes . b . Forward looking infrared optics available . c . At minimum , the UAS team must consist of a pilot and a spotter . 2 ) Unmanned Aerial Survey Service – overflight of areas to survey for various plant species or conduct bioacoustics monitoring . UAS pilot must have the ability to work in and around helicopters , if needed , to fly into remote areas . Additionally , the pilot must be able to carry and hike across uneven terrain with the UAS . a . Ability to fly day or night around steep , forested landscapes . b . For plant surveys , must utilize a high - resolution camera ( with 90 ° and 45 ° angle capacity ) for dynamic mapping of canopy / topography . c . At minimum , the UAS team must consist of a pilot and a spotter .

Hawaii

2026-04-08