Garuda Make in India Tactical Drones to fortify Indias National Security

Published on : 29 August 2022

To innovate and preserve army personnel against avoidable casualties.

August 2022: Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd, one of India's leading drone companies continues to deliver and support the Indian Army by supplying drones and pilots to accelerate technology developments.  The Indian Army has expressed keen interest to utilize Garuda Aerospace's expertise and technical knowledge in the field of Drone Technology to use drones more effectively in modern day warfare. The drone start-up has been invited to dispatch their technical team to undertake the modification and help the army maintain timelines and operational tempo whilst executing their duties towards the nation.

Demining is an inherently dangerous operation and the Indian Army is constantly endeavoring to improve the speed, cost and efficacy of this process. The Army also intends to further the usage of drones in integral day to day activities as well as bolster effectiveness of special missions by detecting, deterring, and disrupting transnational organized criminal networks. Garuda Aerospace shall be analyzing the practices and propose a solution using their 'Make in India' drones to decrease the vulnerability of Indian soldiers and manual labour involved by providing reconnaissance, logistic support.

Speaking on this collaboration, Mr Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace "Garuda Aerospace has created significant traction by deploying drones for unique applications to support the Indian Army and now will be using multiple purpose drones for strategic and tactical operations. This collaboration will also help in meeting defence requirements and enable big companies like us to leverage our expertise. As a citizen of India, I am extremely proud to serve the nation and  delighted in committing to deliver Make in India Drones to support the Jawans in the front lines. Our drones are designed with artificial intelligence and machines which have rapid learning."

The company recently commenced its $30 million Series A round at $250 million valuation. Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has invested and is also the Brand Ambassador of the company. Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army.

Source - Industrial Automation Magazine