Drone Data Processing Software License

The contract is for the provision of full flight control and data processing software designed for aerial mapping and crop health analysis, with integrated PPK geolocation support to ensure high-precision spatial data collection. This software must enable seamless drone operation, real-time data capture, and advanced analytics tailored for agricultural applications, particularly to assess plant health and land use efficiency. All deliverables are expected to meet rigorous technical standards for accuracy, reliability, and compatibility with existing USDA systems used in field research and monitoring. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 511210 for software publishing, and is open only to small business concerns as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and performance is to occur in Hilo, Hawaii, ZIP 96720. The contracting entity is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically the AFM APD division, indicating this effort supports federal agricultural research objectives. The software must be fully operational, scalable, and compliant with USDA data protocols to facilitate integration into ongoing field studies and decision-making workflows.