Chennai: Legendary cricketer and most decorated captain of Indian cricket history, M S Dhoni announced in a Facebook post that his journey with IPO-bound Garuda Aerospace continues to grow from strength to strength as he tops-up investment in the drone start-up. 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 Investor, 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 and consumer drone sector as their captain.”
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder CEO of Garuda Aerospace said, “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.”
“From a Fan Boy to a Founder, I’ve always loved MS Dhoni. However, the value he brings to the emerging drone technology is immense. Mahi Bhai is an epitome of a rural youth success story and both agri and consumer drones resonates with our target audience. His star power has helped Garuda reach the deepest pockets of India,” added Agnishwar Jayaprakash.
Garuda Aerospace was the first ever Drone Startup to receive dual DGCA Certifications for both manufacturing and training. Having cemented dominance in agri and consumer drone sectors with 50% market share, Garuda Aerospace has eyed global expansion.
In 2022, MS Dhoni commenced his association with Garuda Aerospace after 100 drones were flagged of by PM Narendra Modi in 100 locations. Since then, Garuda Aerospace has scaled in revenue and become one of India’s most valuable Drone Startup’s.
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.
A leader in agricultural and consumer drones, it aims 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.
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