# CanadaBuys #1047487

Turbine-powered long-range beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)-ready vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Remotely Pilot Aerial Systems (RPAS)

**Recipient:** SwissDrones Operating AG

**Award Amount:** $761,790.00
**Ceiling:** $761,790.00

**Awarded:** October 02, 2026

**Identifier:** 1047487

The National Research Council of Canada awarded SwissDrones Operating AG a contract to supply and support a BVLOS-ready VTOL drone system integrated with scientific imaging and LiDAR sensors.

### Description

Supply of one SwissDrones SDO 50 V3 turbine-powered RPAS, including a ground control station and multi-link communications system, with integration of NRC scientific sensors, pilot and maintenance training, maintenance support, spare assemblies, ground support equipment, technical support, and a minimum 12-month warranty. Delivery to NRC in Ottawa, Ontario, is required by March 31, 2027.

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