Cricketer and former captain of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni has announced in a Facebook post that his journey with IPO-bound Garuda Aerospace continues to grow from strength to strength. He also stated that he believes in the vision of Garuda to make India a Drone hub by 2030.
About his association with Garuda, Brand Ambassador and stakeholder, M S Dhoni said, “As Garuda spreads its wings across the world, I am proud to be associated with the team’s journey in positively impacting Agriculture, Defence, Industry 4.0 & consumer drone sector as their captain.”
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace added, “Mahi Bhai has been an inspiration for all of us at Garuda Aerospace. His encouragement and unwavering support enthuses each one of us to always deliver to the best of our ability.”
Jayaprakash further added, “From being a fan to a founder, I have always admired MS Dhoni. His influence on emerging drone technology is immense. Mahi Bhai represents a successful story for rural youth, and both agricultural and consumer drones resonate well with our target market. His star power has enabled Garuda to reach the farthest corners of India.”
Garuda Aerospace in the past has signed on significant international partnerships with companies like Thales (France), Agrowing (Israel), and Spirit Aeronautics (Greece). These collaborations focus on technology transfer and local manufacturing, reducing costs while creating job opportunities for the Indian youth.
In 2022, MS Dhoni commenced his association with Garuda Aerospace after 100 drones were flagged off by PM Narendra Modi in 100 locations. Since then; Garuda Aerospace has scaled in revenue & become one of India’s most valuable drone startups.
A leader in agricultural and consumer drones, it intends to expand its footprint in defence technology by transitioning into the defence drone sector. The company is working on developing cutting-edge drones for defence applications and is aiming to become a market leader in the defence segment within the next two years.
Garuda Aerospace was the 1st ever Drone Startup to receive dual DGCA Certifications for Both Manufacturing & Training. Having cemented Dominance in the Agri & Consumer Drone sectors with a 50% Market Share, Garuda Aerospace has eyed global expansion.
