The National Research Council of Canada's (NRC) Centre for Drone Innovation, part of the Drone and Flight Autonomy Laboratory, has a requirement for the supply of one (1) battery-electric, heavy-lift vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) for Arctic and harsh-environment operations, the GRIFF 30, including the aircraft with one set of batteries, two (2) additional operational batteries, a battery charger, a ground control station, a cargo hook, satellite-based command-and-control (C2) integration, and manufacturer-provided flight and maintenance training.