Battery-Electric Heavy-Lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Remotely Pilot Aerial Systems (RPAS) for Arctic and Harsh-Environment Operations
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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) appears to be seeking one battery-electric, heavy-lift VTOL remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for Arctic and harsh-environment use. The notice identifies the required system as the GRIFF 30and lists the expected package: the aircraft, one battery set, two additional operational batteries, a charger, ground control station, cargo hook, satellite-based command-and-control integration, and manufacturer-provided flight and maintenance training. The stated delivery or operating location is Mississauga, Ontario, with the broader location noted as Ontario outside the National Capital Region. The tender is currently open and is scheduled to close on September 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. This opportunity potentially matches businesses that manufacture, supply, integrate, or are authorized to provide the specified RPAS and related training and support. Because the notice appears to identify a particular aircraft model, suppliers should carefully review the full notice for the procurement method, any justification or eligibility requirements, technical specifications, certifications, delivery terms, security requirements, and bid-submission instructions. Verify all details in the official tender document before deciding whether or how to submit a bid: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/105548/26-58134_acan-final_battery-electric-arctic-vtol-rpas_en.pdf
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- Supply of one (1) battery-electric, heavy-lift vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).
- The RPAS is identified as the GRIFF 30 and is intended for Arctic and harsh-environment operations.
- Include the aircraft with one set of batteries.
- Include two (2) additional operational batteries.
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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) battery-electric, heavy-lift vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for Arctic and harsh-environment operations, the GRIFF 30, including the aircraft with one set of batteries, two (2) additional operational batteries, a battery charger, a ground control station, a cargo hook, satellite-based command-and-control (C2) integration, and manufacturer-provided flight and maintenance training.
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