Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, at a press convention in Chennai on Wednesday ( December 28, 2022)
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Drone firm Garuda Aerospace stated it had acquired authorisation for a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for medium-class drones.
“This authorisation from DGCA positions Garuda Aerospace as the first and only drone company in India to have a dual certification for training and manufacturing of small and medium class drones,” the corporate stated in an announcement.
“The combined authorisation for manufacturing and pilot training for small and medium size drones enables the company to accelerate its training and manufacturing capabilities, thus supporting its efforts in the adoption of drones and allied technology,” it added.
The firm stated its vary of small and medium drones are designed for various functions.
While small drones are perfect for surveillance and monitoring, pictures, medium-class drones have functions spanning agricultural mapping, spraying, infrastructure inspection, supply and cargo carrying companies, emergency response amongst others.
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace stated, “This dual certification by DGCA is a testament to our efforts and the vision we have for our company and our country. We firmly believe that drones have the power to support and transform numerous sectors.”
“While the benefits of drones and drone technology are being realised gradually, these certifications from DGCA and the support and confidence from the government are paving the way for the steadfast adoption of drones in India. We are confident that these combined efforts will position India as a hub in the global market,” he added.
