VTOL MAPPING DRONE PACKAGE

2026-11-03

The Cherokee Nation is accepting bids from interested parties for VTOL mapping drone package for Cherokee Nation Marshal Service / Public Safety . Specifications include , but are not limited to : SPEC ' S FOR VTOL MAPPING DRONE PACKAGE : Airframe & Mechanical • Tailsitter VTOL ( vertical take - off / landing ) design • Maximum take - off weight : approximately 4 . 8 – 5 . 2 kg • Payload capacity : 0 . 8 – 1 . 25 kg • Wingspan : approximately 125 cm Power & Endurance • Dual 99 Wh smart lithium ‑ polymer batteries • Flight endurance : up to 55 – 59 minutes depending on payload and weather conditions Performance & Environmental • Cruise speed : approximately 16 m / s ( 36 mph ) • Wind resistance : up to 12 m / s sustained , 18 m / s gusts • Operating altitude : 2 , 500 m standard , up to 5 , 000 m with optional configuration • Temperature operating range : − 10 ° C to + 40 ° C • Weather rating : IP54 Communications & Control • Bi - directional radio link with up to 10 km range ( line - of - sight ) • Supports optional LTE command - and - control backup • Telemetry and manual controller fail ‑ safe capabilities Navigation & Accuracy • Dual ‑ frequency GNSS with PPK capability • Supports GPS , GLONASS , Galileo , BeiDou • Absolute accuracy with PPK : approximately 1 cm horizontal , 2 – 3 cm vertical

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