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Garuda Aerospace wins government drone contracts

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Date
Company
Garuda Aerospace
What it does
Drone-as-a-Service provider
Kind
Launch
Founded
2015
Sector
Professional & Local Services

What they do

Garuda Aerospace offers drone-as-a-service (DaaS) for high-precision surveys

What happened

It bagged contracts from state government agencies for AI-powered drone solutions

Why it matters

The deals cover drone-based survey and monitoring of mine leases nationwide

The details

  • Garuda Aerospace has won contracts from multiple state government agencies for AI-powered drone solutions.
  • The contracts come from Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC) and Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI).
  • Other clients include Tamil Nadu's Department of Geology and Mining (DGM) and Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
  • The company also secured work from Jharkhand Exploration and Mining Corporation Limited (JEMCL).
  • The agreements cover drone-based survey and monitoring of mine leases across India.
  • Services include annual surveys, digital databases for mine closure planning, and survey maps.
  • Garuda Aerospace operates on a Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, offering flexible and scalable services.

The bigger picture

  • These contracts affirm trust in the DaaS model by both government and private entities.
  • The company holds six DGCA approvals for drone manufacturing and training.
  • The deals signal growing adoption of drone technology in the mining sector.

About the business

  • Garuda Aerospace provides drone-as-a-service (DaaS) for high-precision surveys and monitoring.
  • It has won tenders in the mining sector for annual surveys, digital databases, and survey maps.
  • The company holds six DGCA approvals for drone manufacturing and training.

The deal

Type
launch

Founders

  • Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO

About Garuda Aerospace

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

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