Indian Army Frame 10 inch Deadcat Carbon Fiber Drone Frame & Flight Stack Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army is inviting bids for an integrated drone kit comprising a Frame 10 inch Deadcat Style Carbon Fiber frame, Flight Stack H7 Lucid Pro F7 H7 FC, CAN Bus-capable 65A4 ESC, Motors 900KV Brushless, GPS M10 multi-band GNSS module, 1600TVL FPV camera, Long Range VTX, and related components. The tender scope covers Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of the complete package at an Indian defense location, with a six-item BOQ that indicates a bundled drone solution rather than standalone parts. The structure anticipates a turnkey delivery, encompassing assembly, integration, and acceptance testing for field deployment. A notable condition is the option clause allowing up to 25% quantity variation during contract execution, affecting delivery timelines and costs. The buyer also requires physical samples at the buyer location prior to dispatch, indicating a high emphasis on conformity and performance verification. This is a high-complexity defense procurement with strict compliance expectations and a multi-component airframe and control system bundle.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category: Frame, flight stack, GPS GNSS module, FPV camera, VTX, CAN Bus ESC, brushless motors
• Key components: Frame 10 inch Deadcat Style Carbon Fiber, Flight Stack H7 Lucid Pro F7 H7 FC, 65A4 CAN Bus ESC, 900KV motors, M10 GPS GNSS module, 1600TVL FPV camera, Long Range Analog VTX
• Electricals/Connectivity: CAN Bus support, analog video transmission, high-torque brushless motors, multi-band GNSS
• Performance targets (implied): lightweight carbon fiber construction, crash resistance, long endurance capability, low-latency video feed
• Delivery scope: Supply, installation, testing, commissioning; samples required at buyer location prior to dispatch
• BOQ context: 6 items total; explicit quantities not disclosed in available data
• Terms emphasis: option to increase/decrease quantity up to 25%, delivery timeline adjustments based on the formula provided
• Compliance cues: defense procurement expectations; no explicit standards listed in the available data

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financials: Not specified in the provided data
• Delivery terms: Delivery period may extend under the option clause; additional time calculation formula provided, minimum 30 days
• Payment terms: Not specified in the available data
• Samples: Seller must provide samples at the buyer location before dispatch
• Scope of supply: Bid price must cover Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Goods
• ATC clause: Bidders must comply with the sample submission condition and the option clause; contract may require up to 25% quantity variation
• Eligibility: Specific years of defense- or drone-industry experience not listed; sample submission implies validation of capabilities prior to award
• Penalties: Not specified in the provided data; LOA/contractual penalties not detailed
• BOQ note: 6 items listed but exact quantities/units are not disclosed