Garuda Aerospace Doubles Down with DGCA Approval for manufacturing and training

Chennai, 28th October, 2024:

Garuda Aerospace has secured two additional approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).The first approval granted to Garuda Aerospace is a Delta-type certification for manufacturing. This certification validates the company’s capabilities in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining drones according to stringent DGCA standards. The Delta Type certification is a crucial requirement for drone manufacturers operating in India and ensures that products coming out are of the highest level of safety.

The second approval Garuda Aerospace received is a Train the Trainer approval for its Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO). This approval empowers Garuda to train and certify trainers, who will then be responsible for educating and certifying drone pilots.

With these latest additions, Garuda Aerospace now holds a total of six DGCA approvals. These approvals include:

• Delta Type certification for small drone manufacturing in (October 2024)
• Train the Trainer approval for its Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) in (September 2024)
• Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) approval for Medium Drone in (December 2023)
• Type Certification for Medium drone manufacturing in (October 2023)
• Type Certification for Small drone manufacturing in (December 2023)
• Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) approval for Small Drone in (September 2022)

Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, said, “These new DGCA approvals open up new avenues for growth and expansion, allowing us to serve a wider range of customers and contribute more significantly to the Indian drone industry. By achieving both manufacturing and training certifications, we are reaffirming our commitment to fostering a thriving and self-sufficient drone in the market. The DGCA approvals are crucial for driving innovation and empowering industries across the world and will enable us to capitalise on this growth potential and position Garuda Aerospace as a key player in the industry. By investing in research and development, training skilled personnel, and building strategic partnerships, we aim to contribute to the development of a vibrant and sustainable drone ecosystem in India.”

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