Indian Army Drone System Procurement for Enhanced Aerial Surveillance

This tender, originating from the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8205948 and dated 27-10-2026, seeks the procurement of ten (10) units of a comprehensive drone system for the Indian Army. The bidding period commences on 10-11-2026 at 9:00 PM and concludes on 11-11-2026 at 9:00 PM. The core of this requirement is a "Powertrain and Airframe Bundle" featuring a 7-inch premium carbon fibre frame, a flight electronics bundle including a flight controller and a 60A ESC stack, and a high-precision premium GPS navigation module. The system must also incorporate a digital HD video system comprising digital goggles with HD output and a high-power VTX for HD camera transmission. A key operational capability is a 6S Li-ion battery configuration designed for a 20-minute flight time. The tender also specifies the inclusion of a HOTA T6 Charger with a 100W adapter, a toolkit, and a long-range remote link combo, specifically the Radio Master Boxer ELRS Controller. The procured units are to be delivered as complete assemblies, including wiring configuration and tuning, with GPS setup pre-configured. The delivery location is specified as ***********DODA, under the purview of the Office Name ***********.