Drone Swarming Technology Development for Defence Research

Work Description - Development Of Close Formation Flying Of Multiple Drones

The Department of Defence Research and Development, a Central Government Ministry, is pleased to announce an Open Tender for the "Development of Close Formation Flying of Multiple Drones." This significant project, identified by Tender Reference Number DTDF/06/13691, falls under the Services category, specifically Miscellaneous Services. The anticipated duration for the work is 730 days. Interested parties are invited to download tender documents, which include a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Technical Capability Evaluation information, from the e-procurement portal. The Bid Submission Start Date is August 7, 2026, at 05:00 PM, with the Bid Submission End Date set for September 8, 2026, at 05:00 PM. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at DRDO HQ, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110011. The Bid Opening Date is September 9, 2026, at 05:30 PM. This is a two-cover tender process. Further details regarding eligibility criteria and technical specifications are provided within the tender documents. The Tender Inviting Authority is the Director, DMS, located at DRDO HQ, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi- 110011.