The police service is officially shopping for its new infrared helicopter camera.

On Friday, the service announced a loaner from the RCMP has been installed to get Air1 - down since July - back in the air.

A bid on the city’s website closes Oct. 3. Delivery of the new camera is expected within 90 days of the award.

The cost estimate for the new device is pegged at $560,000, with the city paying the majority of the tab, as the province refused to kick in a larger share when the price increased.