Indian Army Flight Controller ESC and FPV Drone Accessories Tender 2026 Flight Equipment Procurement

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) issues a procurement opportunity for complete FPV drone hardware including Flight Controller ESC, carbon fibre frame for 7 FPV drones, set of 4 motors, 5000mAh batteries, VTX with adapter and antenna, analog 5.8 GHz goggles, radio controller, propeller set, and FPV camera. The BOQ lists 9 items with unspecified unit quantities; estimated value and EMD are not disclosed. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering integrated FPV drone kits suitable for airborne reconnaissance or training applications. The inclusion of multiple flight components as a single procurement package indicates a bundled contract with potential for quantity variation under option clauses. The buyer reserves rights to adjust quantities by up to 25% during and after contract award, with delivery timelines pegged to the original delivery period and adjusted by an option-based calculation. Close alignment with military-grade UAV standards and rapid delivery capabilities will differentiate bidders.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product scope: Flight Controller ESC, carbon fibre frame for 7 FPV, 4 motors, 5000mAh battery pack, VTX with adapter and antenna, 5.8 GHz analog FPV goggles, radio controller, propellers, and FPV camera.
• No explicit technical specs provided in the tender; bidders should prepare complete compatibility across FPV components and confirm payload weight, ESC current rating, motor KV, and battery discharge rate.
• Delivery readiness: integration-ready kits with compatible connectors and mounting hardware; OEM authorizations if required by the Army ATC terms.
• Standards/ Compliance: Not specified; bidders should propose standard UAV safety and compatibility measures.
• Special terms: Option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25% and extended delivery timelines as per clause; delivery begins after last original delivery order date.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Amount not disclosed in the tender data; bidders should verify exact value in the ATC document and terms.
• Delivery terms: Initial delivery timeline to be calculated; option-based time extensions apply as per the quantity change formula.
• Payment: Not specified in available data; bidders must seek clarity in ATC or during bid submission.
• Documentation: OEM authorizations, GST, PAN, financial statements, and technical compliance documents likely required per buyer terms; ATC file may specify exact documents.
• Warranty/penalties: Not specified; bidder to confirm warranty terms and LD provisions in the ATC.
• Eligibility: Experience in supplying UAV components or military-grade drones preferred; compliance with security and export controls implied by Indian Army procurement.