French aerospace firm Thales and Garuda Aerospace, an Indian drone manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop secure drone operations in India. Set to begin in August 2024, the partnership will help develop safe drone operations through innovation and advanced technological solutions.

Thales will provide its Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, UAV detection technology, and system integration, and Garuda Aerospace will Thales understand the Indian market better, and offer its UAV manufacturing capabilities, and a fleet of over 2,500 drones with 4,000 pilots across 400 districts.

Ashish Saraf, the VP and Country Director of Thales in India, said, “The government is providing a robust foundation for the drone ecosystem, fostering opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth. This collaboration aligns well with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, and seeks to support India in realising its ambition to become a major global hub for drones by 2030.”

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Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, stated, “Ever since Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji launched 100 Garuda drones in 100 Villages, we have scaled and cemented market dominance in the precision agri drone segment where 50% of agri drones in India is Garuda’s. Equipped with the largest fleet in India coupled with Thales’ UTM technology and their worldwide experience, Garuda Aerospace will aim to revolutionise the drone sector and play a key role in the transformation of India into a global drone powerhouse.”

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