Garuda Aerospace’s Agri-drones complete 10,00,000 Hours of Flight Time, 1 Drone Takes Off in Every Two Minutes
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18th November 2024, Chennai, India– Garuda Aerospace, a pioneer in drone technology, has achieved a significant milestone. With its fleet of over 2,000 Agri-drones, Garuda Aerospace has recorded 10 lakh hours of flying time in the past year an average rate of one drone every two minutes. This achievement reflects Garuda’s commitment to revolutionising agriculture through drone technology and highlights the increasing impact of drones in India.
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This consistent deployment has enabled the company to support farmers across the country, boosting productivity and sustainability. Garuda Aerospace’s Agri Kisan Drone continues transforming Indian agriculture through advanced technology and application. These high-tech drones, equipped with advanced sensors and GPS guidance, are empowering farmers to:
- Precision Agriculture:Deliver targeted treatments of pesticides, fertilisers, and nutrients, optimising resource utilisation and minimising environmental impact
- Reduced Environmental Impact and Improve Safety:Sustainable farming practices minimize waste, protect the environment, and create safer working conditions for farmers.
- Real-Time Monitoring:Monitor crop health in real-time and enable early detection of pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies
- Data-Driven Decisions:Leverage data analytics to make informed decisions on planting cycles, harvesting, and resource allocation
Rithika Mohan, Co-founder of Garuda Aerospace, said, “Our Agri Kisan Drone represents a new era for Indian agriculture. By bringing affordable, accessible, and powerful technology to every farmer, we’re transforming the traditional farming model and helping make Indian agriculture sustainable and resilient.”
Garuda Aerospace is committed to providing farmers with the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively utilise drone technology. Through comprehensive training programs, including the ‘Train the Trainer’ model including this garuda have 6 DGCA approvals. the company is building a network of skilled operators who can independently manage and maintain drones. Garuda Aerospace is collaborating with financial institutions to offer affordable financing options, making drone technology accessible to a wider range of farmers. Aligned with government initiatives like:
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
- NAMO Drone Didi Program
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, highlighted the company’s broader vision: “Our achievement of 10 lakh hours of agricultural drone operations is a testament to our dedication to revolutionising Indian agriculture. We are deeply committed to providing innovative, accessible solutions for every farmer, and this milestone reflects the progress we’re making in transforming India’s agricultural landscape for a sustainable future. Garuda’s vision is to make drone technology as ubiquitous as tractors, revolutionising Indian agriculture and positioning India as a global leader in sustainable farming practices.”
Garuda Aerospace is dedicated to transforming agriculture through innovative drone technology. Continuing its alignment with government initiatives, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding its global footprint into Asia and Australia. Garuda aims to empower more farmers. To achieve this, Garuda will invest in comprehensive training programs, continuously innovate, offer subsidized solutions, collaborate with government agencies, and diversify its product range.
About Garuda Aerospace & Agri-Drones
Garuda Aerospace is India’s leading Drone tech start-up focused on disrupting two major multi-billion-dollar sectors, Precision Agri Tech and Industry 4.0 upgradation. Garuda Aerospace is asset-light, recession-proof, and agnostic, and focuses on eliminating labourers in the agricultural field with drones focusing on designing, building, and customization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Founded in 2015 with a team of 5, Garuda has scaled to a 200+ member team having the largest drone fleet in India with over 400 drones and 500 pilots operating in 84 cities. Garuda Aerospace manufactures 30 types of drones and offers 50 types of services. Having served over 750 clients including TATA, Godrej, Adani, Reliance, Swiggy, Flipkart, Delhivery, L&T, Survey of India, SAIL, NTPC, IOCL, Smart cities, Intel, Amazon, Wipro, IISC, MIT Boston, NHAI for various projects, the company recently partnered with global giants such as Lockheed Martin, Cognizant and Elbit Systems. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji launched the drone yatra where 100 drones were flagged off simultaneously across 100 villages in India. Garuda Aerospace is the first drone company to get DGCA approvals for Type Certification and Remote Pilot Training Organisation. Garuda is on a mission to impact 1 billion lives positively using affordable precision Drone Technology. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has invested in the company and is the Brand Ambassador.
For more details about the company, Visit-https://www.garudaaerospace.com/
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