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The contract involves the procurement of a LIDAR system for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) by the Special Research Account of the University of Western Macedonia, valued at 59,900 EUR. This acquisition supports UAS applications such as mapping, navigation, or research, where LIDAR sensors provide high-resolution 3D sensing capabilities. Similar systems, like NDAA-compliant Ouster OS1 sensors, are approved for secure government and defense UAS operations, emphasizing reliability in rugged conditions.