Drone startup Garuda Aerospace has lately secured 20 patents and it is of course more than just a milestone. It is proving that Indian technology can lead on the global stage. It is working on several industries including agriculture, healthcare and surveillance.
The twenty patents cover a wide range of applications such as handling mapping, spraying on the field, monitoring crop health and seed dropping in the agriculture sector. It is a forward-thinking way to help farmers in managing their fields better and faster. It also has patented underwater drones for the purpose of inspections and drones for medicare delivery. All these shows that drone technology can be versatile as well as impactful.
Garuda has secured six international patents and it is no small feat. It shows that it is gradually gearing up to compete in developed markets and with stricter regulations. It is a bold step on part of the company and particularly for a startup.
CEO Agnishwar Jayaprakash said that India is becoming a global drone hub and it feels more like a promise than a prediction. Garuda Aerospace is positioning itself as a leader in the drone industry with a strong pipeline of patent applications and preparations for an IPO. It is exactly the kind of forward-thinking mindset that India needs to shine in emerging tech sectors.
Their first patent was in 2020 and the journey with so many patents in such a short duration is inspiring. However, it is not just about the numbers, but it is also about the impact the innovations can have. Drones can revolutionize agriculture, improve healthcare access, enhance event safety and help in many more ways. Garuda Aerospace is showing that the possibilities are endless when innovation meets ambition.
India is pushing the boundaries to become a global technology hub and companies like Garuda Aerospace are setting the benchmark. Their success is also a win for the entire Indian startup ecosystem.
