Garuda Aerospace, a drone startup announced a strategic investment in Zuppa, an indigenous deep-tech startup specializing in cyber-secure drones and advanced autopilot systems.
Through this investment, Garuda Aerospace and Zuppa now partner to drive innovation, expand market reach, and position India as a global leader in secure drone technology.
Focused on joint development and market expansion, this collaboration will fast-track next-gen drone solutions. Zuppa leads in cyber-secure autopilot advancements, while Garuda Aerospace scales adoption through its strengths in financing, operations, and customer acquisition.
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder & CEO of Garuda Aerospace, said, “At Garuda Aerospace, we strive hard with concentrated efforts to not just be at the forefront of India’s drone revolution but also in ensuring we have state-of-the-art secure and safe technologies to offer. Our investment in Zuppa aligns with our vision of strengthening our defence capabilities and offering through homegrown, secure, and cutting-edge solutions. This investment reinforces our focus on building a robust, self-sufficient drone ecosystem that can cater to both domestic and global markets.”
Sai Pattabiram, Founder and Managing Director of Zuppa, said, “India has a unique opportunity to emerge as a ‘Global Hub for Secure Drones by 2030.’ However, achieving this goal requires the ecosystem to shift from assembling imported components to a well-structured, cooperative, tiered system similar to those in the aerospace and automotive industries. This partnership between two pioneering Indian drone companies sets a benchmark for future collaborations, driving the growth of the indigenous drone sector.”
Venkatesh Sai, Co-founder and Technical Director at Zuppa, said, “This partnership holds immense potential for mutual success. Our collaboration with Garuda Aerospace is a true win-win, enabling us to focus on core technological advancements and maintain our competitive edge in autopilot and cyber-secure drone technology. Meanwhile, Garuda Aerospace leverages its strengths in financing, operations, and customer acquisition to drive expansion across diverse applications and geographies.”
