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Tender: Supply of SkyScouter SK5000H Hybrid Long-Endurance RPAS for Off-Grid BVLOS Operations – NRC

Released about 2 months ago

Closed18 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate$20K to $810K

LocationCanada

AgencyNational Research Council Canada

SourceCanadaBuys

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Reference26-58139

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 18 Sept 2026

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The National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Centre for Drone Innovation is seeking a supplier for one (1) hybrid gasoline-electric, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), the SkyScouter SK5000H (Scouter-Y medium-range configuration), for off-grid and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The requirement includes the aircraft and associated equipment and services including a 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, a 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.

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