Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water · Awarded contract
Awarded

Design and Build of Whale Sampling Drone for Australian Antarctic Division

Awarded 18 May 2026

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Awarded18 May 2026
Value$24,310.00
SupplierInSky UAS Pty Ltd [794]ABN 58 603 016 217
AgencyDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
StateN/A
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4mo ago1mo term
Awarded 18 May 2026Expired 30 June 2026

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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water awarded a contract to InSky UAS Pty Ltd for the design, modification, and build of a whale sampling drone as part of trial activities for the Australian Antarctic Division, valued at AUD 24,310.

Source recordCN4245191

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