DGCA grants approval for type certification and pilot training to Garuda Aerospace
- ByStartupStory | December 25, 2022
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved both type certification and pilot training for Garuda Aerospace’s homegrown ‘kisan’ (farmer) drones. To operate a drone in India, type certification is required under the Drone Rules 2021.
Kisan drones from the Chennai-based startup will be used to reduce crop loss, monitor crop health, measure yield, and mitigate crop losses.
“The elusive double certification by DGCA for Type and RPTO certification is a testament to our indigenous Made in India drone manufacturing capacities. We are powered and blessed with strong demands of manufacturing 5000 drones in the next five months catering to many opportunities,” said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, in a press statement.
According to reports, Garuda Aerospace’s GA-AG model has received the type certificate, making it eligible for Rs 10 lakh in unsecured loans from the Agri Infrastructure Fund at a 5% interest rate, as well as a government subsidy of 50%-100%.
Garuda Aerospace recently began its $30 million Series A funding round at a valuation of $250 million. Indian Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not only invested in the startup but also serves as its brand ambassador. The company operates 400 drones and employs 500 pilots across 26 cities.
Garuda Aerospace is a human-centered brand dedicated to developing low-cost drone solutions that optimize industries through accurate data. At core, they’re a Drone-As-A-Software aggregator that creates exceptional drones for a wide range of human and industrial needs. They take pride in the impactful intelligence our drone solutions provide. Garuda Aerospace was started in 2015 and has already made a significant impact on the drone industry.
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