Chennai – Building on its successful engagement with Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd. (OMC), Garuda Aerospace, a leading drone technology company, has significantly expanded its presence in the mining sector. The company has secured contracts from Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDC) and the Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI). Further solidifying its position in the mining sector, the company has also been awarded with tenders from the Department of Geology and Mining, the Government of Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand Exploration and Mining Corporation Limited (JEMCL), and the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). These agreements cover drone-based survey and monitoring of mine leases nationwide.
As a part of these agreements, the company will provide annual surveys for detailed imagery and elevation models, quarterly updates on mine conditions (face, roads, slopes, dumps), and comprehensive data processing. They’ll also create digital databases for mine closure planning and prepare survey maps, covering both existing and new lease areas for clients like the Department of Geology and Mining, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. The company aims to leverage its successful domestic deployments for global expansion. Garuda Aerospace is actively seeking opportunities to export these advanced drone solutions to international markets, particularly in regions with significant mining operations.
Garuda Aerospace boasts a strong project history, including extensive drone surveys for ongoing high-resolution surveys Jharkhand Exploration and Mining Corporation Limited (JEMCL) across 1105.66 hectares, and for Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd. (OMC) spanning 19601.15 hectares across 37 mines, focused on safety and optimization. They also provided data acquisition for Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) over 307 hectares in Jharkhand, and completed a large-scale survey mapping project for the Survey of India (SOI) covering 1500 hectares in Lucknow.
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, stated, “These recent contract wins are a testament to the advanced capabilities of our drones. This represents a significant boost to our revenue stream, propelling our multi-million dollar growth. More than just financial milestones, these contracts powerfully affirm the immense trust placed in our Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model by both government and private entities. This widespread adoption showcases our substantial growth and solidifies our position as a leader in the industry.”
This consistent securing of high-value contracts and tenders, underscores the increasing adoption of Garuda Aerospace’s Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model. This model offers clients a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution for high-precision drone-based services. Bolstered by six DGCA approvals enabling both manufacturing and training, Garuda Aerospace is experiencing rapid growth and market expansion. Its impressive trajectory is further strengthened by strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Tata Elxsi, Thales, Lockheed Martin, BEML, and others. These alliances enhance Garuda Aerospace’s technological advancements, solidifying its position as a global leader in the drone technology landscape.
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