RFT000028 - Provision of Drone Services

### 🚁 Tender Overview: Provision of Drone Services The **Port of Townsville Limited** is inviting qualified service providers to submit proposals for the provision of professional drone services. This tender aims to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and asset management across the Port of Townsville precinct through advanced aerial capabilities. #### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be expected to provide high-quality aerial data collection to support: * **Operational & Asset Management:** Proactive maintenance and monitoring of critical infrastructure. * **Safety & Security:** Reducing reliance on high-risk manual inspections in complex, high-traffic environments. * **Environmental Monitoring:** Capturing high-resolution imagery over land and water. #### 💡 Key Requirements * **Compliance:** All operations must strictly adhere to CASA aviation regulations, maritime safety, security, and privacy protocols. * **Panel Structure:** The Port intends to establish a panel of suppliers. Bidders may apply for one, two, or all three service categories (Photo/Video, Orthophoto/3D, and Inspections). * **Operational Context:** Work is ad-hoc, with survey areas ranging from small project sites (<0.5 hectares) to large capital works (20-25 hectares). #### 📍 Location & Eligibility * **Location:** Port of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. * **Target Audience:** Experienced drone operators with expertise in industrial, maritime, or critical infrastructure environments. #### 🔍 Keywords #DroneServices #UAV #AerialSurvey #PortInfrastructure #AssetInspection #QueenslandTenders #PortOfTownsville #CASACompliance #IndustrialDrone