Description
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Transit Police required a single unmanned aerial system (UAS) equipped with advanced optical and thermal imaging, a laser rangefinder, dual‑operator control, hot‑swap battery capability, and IP55‑rated durability for public‑safety and incident‑response missions. The contract was posted as an informal request for bids on the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal, with an award line showing a total UAV value of $14,889 and an additional shipping line of $0. No vendor name or contact details were disclosed. The specifications call for a gimbal‑mounted camera with ≥200× zoom, 4K video, a thermal camera with ≤2 % accuracy, ≥40‑minute flight endurance, and the ability to mount accessories such as lights and speakers. The system must support three‑constellation GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS), provide obstacle detection ≥30 ft ahead, and include dual controllers with “take‑over” capability.
• UAV must meet detailed optical (≥200× zoom, 4K video) and thermal (≤2 % accuracy) imaging requirements.
• Must provide ≥40 min flight time, hot‑swap batteries, and at least two spare battery packs.
• Dual‑operator control architecture, GPS/Galileo/GLONASS redundancy, IP55 protection, and accessories mounting points are mandatory.