CanadaBuys #26-58139

NRC Procurement of Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Long-Endurance RPAS for Off-Grid and BVLOS Operations

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a specialized hybrid gasoline-electric remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for advanced drone operations. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC) - Centre for Drone Innovation, Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory - Senior Contracting Authority: Jessica Canas - OEM and Vendor: - Skyscouter Technologies Ltd. (OEM of SkyScouter SK5000H RPAS) - Products Requested: - One (1) SkyScouter SK5000H Hybrid Gasoline-Electric RPAS (Scouter-Y medium-range configuration) - Includes: 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 link, real-time video transmission, integrated satellite communications - Services Requested: - Manufacturer-provided training on use and maintenance - Technical support, repair/replacement of defective components, and provision of spare parts - Minimum twelve-month warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - RPAS must deliver up to 5 hours flight endurance without payload, 1 hour with 10 kg payload - Operational range up to 200 km - Integrated safety systems including parachute and object avoidance - AI-assisted object detection and automated mission capability - Delivery required within sixteen weeks to NRC Ottawa - Subject to Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and limited tendering due to exclusive rights

Description

The National Research Council of Canada's Centre for Drone Innovation requires one hybrid gasoline-electric, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for off-grid and BVLOS operations. The system includes 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 link, real-time video transmission, integrated satellite communications, and manufacturer-provided training. The RPAS must provide up to five hours of flight endurance without payload and up to one hour with a 10 kg payload, with an operational range of up to 200 km. Delivery is required within sixteen weeks of contract award to NRC, Ottawa, Ontario.

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