Description: The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires one (1) turbine-powered, long-range, heavy-payload, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)-ready vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), specifically the SwissDrones SDO 50 V3, including a ground control station, multi-link communications, OEM integration of NRC's scientific sensors (HySpex Mjolnir VS620 hyperspectral imaging system and RIEGL VQ-840-GE LiDAR system), pilot and maintenance training, initial maintenance support, spare assemblies, ground support equipment, and technical support with a minimum twelve-month warranty.
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National Research Council Canada
State AgencyON
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Sep 10, 2026
Supply of one long-endurance, fuel-powered, single-rotor maritime vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), High Eye Airboxer, with associated equipment and training.
National Research Council Canada
State AgencyON
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Sep 18, 2026
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National Research Council Canada
State AgencyON
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Sep 18, 2026
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National Research Council Canada
State AgencyON
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Sep 21, 2026
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