Garuda Aerospace sets record by mapping 7000 villages using drones in 1 year

New Delhi September 15 dmanewsdesk: Reinforcing its commitment to India’s agri economy and towards farmers, Garuda Aerospace, has successfully mapped 7,000 villages in Uttar Pradesh under the Svamitva Scheme. The fast-growing drone start-up had won the tender from the nodal agency, The Survey of India in September 2021. As per the tender, Garuda Aerospace was authorized to deploy drones for large scale mapping and digitization of land records in rural areas thereby empowering land-owners and farmers with accurate digital land certificates and a unique ID that enables them to get a layout of their entire land with precise and all information. As the winner of the largest order, Garuda Aerospace deployed 15 fixed-wing drones for the purpose of mapping at the speed of 8 to 10 sq kms per hour.

Through the Svamitva Scheme, Garuda Aerospace aims to be a significant contributor in achieving the Prime Minister’s dream of digitizing land records and eliminating disputes associated with misuse of the land or property. Of the 1,40,000 villages, Garuda Aerospace has successfully mapped 7,000 villages, the highest number of villages mapped by any drone company within a year. Garuda Aerospace aims to enhance farming techniques by improving tech, reducing costs and also providing them with drone loans and drone subsidies.