Clarification on Purchase of DJI Aeroscope G-8 Antennas

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

This is a follow-up to my previous request "Use of Drone Monitoring Software by the Massachusetts State Police". I looked up the RFR and PO for the purchase of the DJI Aeroscope G-8 Antennas and I am seeking clarification on the number of antenna's purchased by the department. The RFR stated that the the "price per each individual G-8 antenna is requested". However the quote from Gresco gives a price per "Aeroscope G-8 System". On their website Gresco says that the "G-8 incorporates a four-panel array of high gain directional antennas" and the DJI User guide for the G-8 says that each box comes with four antennas.

I would like to know if the Massachusetts State Police purchased eight separate Aeroscope G-8 Antennas or if they purchased eight Aeroscope G-8 Antenna "systems" for a total of 32 separate Aeroscope G-8 Antennas since this is not clear in the RFR and submitted PO.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Ethan Hansen

Supervisor of Public Records,

I submitted a public records request to the Massachusetts State Police more than 10 business days ago, but I have not received a response. Massachusetts G. L. c. 66, § 10(a-b); 950 CMR 32.06(2)(a) specifically requires that an agency provide a response to a public records request within ten business days of receipt of that request. Please follow up with this agency about my request. Pasted below is the full text of the request submitted to the Massachusetts State Police.

Thank you!
Ethan Hansen

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

This is a follow-up to my previous request "Use of Drone Monitoring Software by the Massachusetts State Police". I looked up the RFR and PO for the purchase of the DJI Aeroscope G-8 Antennas and I am seeking clarification on the number of antenna's purchased by the department. The RFR stated that the the "price per each individual G-8 antenna is requested". However the quote from Gresco gives a price per "Aeroscope G-8 System". On their website Gresco says that the "G-8 incorporates a four-panel array of high gain directional antennas" and the DJI User guide for the G-8 says that each box comes with four antennas.

I would like to know if the Massachusetts State Police purchased eight separate Aeroscope G-8 Antennas or if they purchased eight Aeroscope G-8 Antenna "systems" for a total of 32 separate Aeroscope G-8 Antennas since this is not clear in the RFR and submitted PO.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Ethan Hansen

Good afternoon Benjamin,

My apologies for not including the date on the original request. It was sent on 07/24/2020.

The request can be found at: https://www.muckrock.com/foi/massachusetts-1/clarification-on-purchase-of-dji-aeroscope-g-8-antennas-98905/ and a screenshot showing the date as well as the text of the request is attached.

Ethan

Hi Benjamin,

I appreciate this response on this and the other matter I reached out on. I will open up a new request with the agency.

Ethan