Dhoni-funded startup helps in flood rescue work in Assam

Bengaluru: Mahendra Singh Dhoni-funded drone startup Garuda Aerospace has deployed White Knight Delivery Drones in Assam to support the state disaster management department's rescue efforts amid the ongoing floods and landslide situation.

"Garuda's White Knight drones were used extensively during Covid pandemic lockdown to deliver medicines and emergency supplies in ISRO, Sriharikota and Varanasi smart city," Garuda Aerospace Founder and CEO Agnishwar Jayaprakash said.

The drones are being used to deliver emergency food and medicines packets to survivors and victims.

"Having served NDRF in Chamoli, Uttarakhand during the Glacier burst disaster last year, Garuda Aerospace pilots are well trained and have lots of operational experience to support rescue efforts," an official coordinating the rescue efforts stated.

Recently SWIGGY partnered with Garuda Aerospace for drone delivery of packages for their Instamart Dark stores and MS Dhoni has invested in the drone startup as well.

Garuda Aerospace has an advanced fleet management software which will also be used in the rescue efforts.

The software, which was showcased in the Drone Yatra where Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched 100 Drones in 100 villages simultaneously across the country, is capable of remotely controlling drones.

"Thanks to our government’s support and the ongoing Series A Fund Raise of $30 million, Garuda has 300 drones, over 500 pilots with pan India presence and are equipped to handle emergencies. We are duty bound to serve our country during such calamities," Agnishwar said.

Garuda Aerospace is a human-centric brand that is focused on developing low-cost drone solutions to optimize industries through accurate data.

Started in 2015, the company has already made a significant mark on the drone industry with Drone-As-A-Software aggregator.

The aggregator designs impeccable drones for a myriad of human and industrial needs with offering various drone solutions to the industry.

Garuda Aerospace has received national and international recognition for its success in the drone sector. (UNI)