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Garuda Aerospace wins government drone contracts
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Garuda Aerospace
- What it does
- Drone-as-a-Service provider
- Kind
- Launch
- Founded
- 2015
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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