Indian Army Drone Training Laboratory Establishment and Equipment Procurement

This tender, originating from the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence, specifically from the Indian Army, concerns the crucial establishment of a Drone Training Laboratory. The bid, identified by number GEM/2026/B/7987526 and dated 24-10-2026, is open for applications from 1:44 PM on 24-10-2026 until 2:00 PM on 14-11-2026. The project requires the procurement and installation of a comprehensive suite of equipment totaling 203 items, as detailed in the Bill of Quantities. This extensive list includes essential components such as interactive panels, back-lit wall charts, lab temperature control devices, voltage stabilizers, UPS systems, and various power and HDMI cables. Furthermore, the tender encompasses the provision of furniture like almirahs, training tables, chairs, round tables, revolving stools, instructor tables and chairs, and computer tables. Specialized equipment for drone training is a core requirement, including an internal pilot system for drone flight simulation, remote controls with hardware, training drone DIY kits, basic training drones (manual and auto-piloted), hex tool sets, toolkits, soldering stations, battery testers, PWM testers, BLDC thrust measurement setups, flight controller and ESC testing platforms, drone sensor integration and test benches, GPS test beds, battery repair and testing stations, propeller balancers, integrated drone test benches, a 3 DOF mechanical test jig, drone balls and batteries, spares and toolkits, a digital score board and scoring system, and a battlefield arena designed for 6 to 8 persons, complete with branding and turf, along with LED goal posts and drone bags. The awarded bidder will be responsible for furnishing all these items to establish a fully functional drone training facility for the Indian Army.