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Garuda Aerospace has commissioned a drone battery manufacturing facility at its Chennai campus, strengthening its focus on localising critical components in the drone value chain. The facility was inaugurated by DGCA Director General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai during an industry event attended by stakeholders from the civil aviation and drone sectors. Alongside this, the company also opened a new academic block at its DGCA-approved pilot training centre to address rising demand for trained drone operators. The developments align with India's broader push towards indigenous manufacturing and skill creation in unmanned aviation.
Garuda Aerospace has set up a dedicated drone battery manufacturing facility in Chennai, marking a strategic expansion of its production capabilities. The facility was inaugurated by Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), during the Bharat Drone Udaan programme organised by the Bharat Drone Association. The initiative is aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing of essential drone components and supporting the growing adoption of unmanned aerial systems across sectors. Advertisement
The battery unit is expected to play a key role in reducing dependence on imported components, especially as drones see wider use in agriculture, infrastructure inspection, logistics, defence and disaster management. Battery performance and reliability remain critical to drone operations, and local manufacturing is seen as an important step in improving supply stability and quality control.
Alongside the manufacturing launch, Garuda Aerospace also inaugurated an additional academic block at its DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation in Chennai. The expanded training infrastructure is intended to increase capacity for certifying drone pilots, responding to rising demand driven by regulatory compliance and sectoral growth. Certified pilots are increasingly required for both commercial and government-led drone operations.
During the event, the company released the Garuda Bharat Drone Udaan Impact Book, which outlines its operational journey and contributions to India's drone ecosystem. The publication documents the expanding role of drones in rural and industrial applications and highlights the importance of structured training and indigenous production.
Founded over a decade ago as an agriculture-focused technology startup, Garuda Aerospace has gradually scaled into a major domestic drone manufacturer. The company has manufactured more than 3,000 drones and trained over 2,500 pilots to date. It was among the early firms in India to secure DGCA approvals for drone manufacturing as well as pilot training, positioning it as an integrated player in the sector.
The company's growth has taken place alongside policy measures introduced by the government to support drone manufacturing, skill development and adoption. These include regulatory reforms, incentive schemes and efforts to encourage domestic value addition, all of which have contributed to a more structured drone ecosystem in the country.
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