Hybrid-Electric Long-Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for Off-Grid and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)-Oriented Operations

The National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Centre for Drone Innovation, part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory, has a requirement for the supply of one (1) hybrid gasoline-electric, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for off-grid and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)-oriented operations, the SkyScouter SK5000H (Scouter-Y medium-range configuration), including the aircraft, refuel station, companion computer, battery and charger, transport case, integrated engine telemetry, gimballed HD camera, video transmitter, payload holder, external power supply, safety parachute, altimeter sensor, onboard object avoidance, ground control station with high-gain antenna and mast, remote control, telemetry and command-and-control (C2) link, real-time video transmission, integrated satellite communications, and manufacturer-provided training. Show more description Show less description Contract duration The estimated contract period will be 6 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/10/01. Trade agreements Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Reason for limited tendering A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below: Exclusive Rights Partner with another business The functionality to add your company name to the list of interested businesses is temporarily unavailable. --> Are you interested in partnering with other businesses for this opportunity? Add your company to the list of businesses who are interested in partnering . This list does not replace or affect the tendering procedures for this procurement process. Businesses are still required to respond to bid solicitations, and to compete based on the set criteria. For more information please read the Terms of use .