Launch · Government, Defense & Space

Garuda Aerospace gets export licence, plans global shipments

By Startup Enthusiast · 28 July 2025

What they do

Garuda Aerospace makes drones for agriculture, surveillance, and defence

It received an export licence and will start shipping to the US, Australia, and the Middle East

The company raised ₹100 crore in Series B in April 2025 and is preparing for an IPO

Garuda Aerospace has received an export licence for drone shipments.
It will begin exports to the US, Australia, and the Middle East.
The flagship export product is the Garuda Kisan Drone for precision agriculture.
The company also targets surveillance and security demand in the Middle East.
Garuda Aerospace is already present in Sri Lanka.
It aims to operate in at least 50 countries in the coming years.
The company is preparing for a public listing (IPO) in the near future.

Garuda Aerospace raised ₹100 crore in Series B in April 2025, led by Venture Catalysts.
Its valuation after the Series B round was $250 million.
Cricket star MS Dhoni increased his stake by 1.1% in 2024 after investing ₹4 crore.
The company has strategic partnerships with Elbit Systems, Lockheed Martin, Thales, Cognizant, and SAS Greece.

Garuda Aerospace makes drones for agriculture, surveillance, payload delivery, landmine detection, and rocket launches.
70% of its current revenue comes from precision agriculture.
The innovation pipeline includes amphibious drones and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) systems.
It has conducted multiple demonstrations for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Venture Catalysts (lead) — Led the Series B round in April 2025.
MS Dhoni (existing) — Brand ambassador since 2022; increased stake by 1.1% in 2024 after investing ₹4 crore.

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