Spacetech startup platform, Garuda Aerospace which produces drones has recently introduced its first exclusive drone showroom, which is first of its kind in India. The MS Dhoni backed company unveiled their showroom in Tamil Nadu.

The event of grand inauguration ceremony of the showroom was graced by Dr. R Velraj, Vice Chancellor of Anna University along with the presence of Mr. Agnishwar Jayaprakash, CEO of Garuda Aerospace.

The showroom has put a wide range of drones on display for visitors to purchase. The drones cater to various applications including First Person View (FPV), surveillance, videography, agriculture, inspections, and flying for passion.

The company claims, Chennai-based spacetech startup Garuda Aerospace, has developed high-tech interactive drone simulators that provide a realistic drone flying experience through VR goggles.

Dr R Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University, mentioned, “Garuda Aerospace's first drone showroom is creating revolution, with further plans for 300 pan-India to empower future drone adoption. Garuda Aerospace’s innovative showroom concept for industrial drones breaks tradition, fostering wider consumer awareness and direct sales for this technology. I applaud their initiative in bringing drone technology to the forefront of Indian homes.”

Expressing his experience about the opening ceremony, the founder& CEO of Garuda Aerospace, Agnishwar Jayaprakash said, “The launch of India’s first drone showroom is a landmark moment for Garuda Aerospace and the drone industry in India. We are committed to making drone technology accessible and user-friendly for everyone. This showroom will provide a platform for consumers and businesses to experience the potential of drone technology firsthand and gain the knowledge and support they need to leverage this transformative technology. With our planned expansion to major cities across India, we aim to empower a wider audience and revolutionize the way drones are perceived and utilized in our country.”

The company was established in 2015, aiming to provide B2B drone solutions across diverse sectors. It has a fleet of over 400 drones and 500 pilots across 84 cities and is focused on building advanced drone solutions for the armed forces in collaboration with global giants in the defence and aerospace sectors.

They are offering 50% of market share in the precision agri drone and 20% of India’s drones are operated by them. According startup data platform Tracxn, company has raised a total funding of $28.3 million, with the latest Series A funding round in October 2023 led by Venture Catalysis and We Founder Circle.