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Garuda Aerospace deploys drones to protect Olive Ridley turtles

By Startup Enthusiast · 26 January 2025

What they do

Garuda Aerospace manufactures drones and provides drone-based services

It has deployed drones free of cost for three months along the Chennai coast to protect Olive Ridley turtles

Over 300 Olive Ridley turtles were found dead recently in the Chennai coastal region

Garuda Aerospace has deployed drones free of cost for three months along the Chennai coast.
The drones will monitor a 5 to 10 km stretch of ocean.
The initiative aims to protect Olive Ridley turtles and their nesting sites.
Over 300 Olive Ridley turtles were found dead recently in the Chennai coastal region.
The drones will help combat illegal fishing that threatens the turtles.
Garuda Aerospace is partnering with Tree Foundation and the Department of Forest and Fisheries.

Olive Ridley turtles are an endangered species that nest along the Chennai coast.
Illegal fishing and coastal development have increased turtle mortality.
Drone surveillance offers a cost-effective way to monitor large areas without disturbing wildlife.

Garuda Aerospace is a drone manufacturer that also provides drone-based services.

Product: Manufacturing and development of autonomous drones for agriculture, defense, and material handling; proprietary drone OS and R&D capabilities
Customers: Government agencies, defense sector, agricultural stakeholders, logistics operators in India and international markets
How it makes money: Direct sales of drones, software licensing, and training services for government and enterprise customers
What sets it apart: Proprietary defense-grade drone technology with presence in 50 countries; demonstrated capabilities for flood relief and disaster management