The DGCA Type certification is offered based on the quality of the drones and is issued through a thorough testing process for the UAVs.
“The Elusive Double certification status for GARUDA AEROSPACE by DGCA is a testimonial to our indigenous made in India Drone Manufacturing capacity & strong technical foundation,” stated Garuda founder and CEO Agnishwar Jayprakash.
The Type certification was introduced by the government of India under Drone Rules in August 2021, and the historic dual DGCA clearance reinforces Garuda’s position as India’s most valued Drone startup.
MS Dhoni has invested in a startup that makes drones and supports the country’s agriculture environment. Dhoni has worked in a variety of businesses, including clothes, alcohol, and agriculture. He is now under contract to invest in agricultural drones as well.
Garuda Kisan Drone is now eligible for Rs 10 lakh unsecured loans from Agri Infrastructure Fund at 5% APR and 50-100% government subsidy after receiving Type Certificate for the GA-AG model. “Garuda Kisan Drone” is India’s most cheap sophisticated automated Agri Drone with DGCA-approved Type Certification in the under 25kg small category, priced at Rs 4.50 lakh. “ICAR, KVKs, FMTTI, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, and various other Government Agriculture authorities will now be able to procure high-tech Made in India Drones made by Garuda Aerospace,” according to a company release.
Garuda hopes that this would lead to the creation of work prospects for youth in the near future, with a goal of training 1 lakh drone pilots in the next two years. Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has invested in the firm and serves as its brand ambassador. Dhoni just unveiled the ‘Droni’ drone. Garuda Aerospace has a fleet of 400 drones and a well-trained workforce of over 500 pilots spread across 26 cities. Garuda Aerospace has been dubbed India’s most valuable company, and it hopes to become the country’s first unicorn drone firm in the near future.
Its products are used for event photography, agricultural surveys, reconnaissance and surveillance, and environmental services. The firm was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.
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