India's Garuda Aerospace deploys drones for flood relief in Rasuwa

CHENNAI, INDIA: Indian drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has deployed unmanned aerial vehicles to support flood relief and emergency response operations in Rasuwa district.

Devastating flooding in Bhotekoshi River on August 26 has caused widespread infrastructure damage, disrupting road connectivity, telecommunications networks and critical supply chains.

The company is deploying its Sanjeevani logistics drones, which have a payload capacity of up to 25 kilogrammes, to deliver essential supplies such as food, medicines and water to isolated communities. To sustain operations in the mountainous terrain, Garuda Aerospace is also providing battery systems, communications and ground-support equipment, alongside certified drone pilots.

The deployment aims to strengthen relief efforts by enabling rapid aerial assessment and improving access to regions where conventional rescue methods are challenging.

Agnishwar Jayaprakash, founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, said in a statement, "At Garuda Aerospace, we have always stepped forward to support communities during times of crisis and have been at the forefront of disaster relief efforts. We are honoured to support Nepal and contribute to the ongoing relief efforts. In difficult times, every effort counts, and we hope our drones and teams can help ensure essential supplies reach people in need, especially in areas that are difficult to access. Our commitment is to stand alongside relief teams and communities and do everything we can to support the recovery efforts."

Garuda Aerospace has an extensive background in using drone technology for disaster response and humanitarian relief. The company has previously supported emergency medical supply operations, assisted during the Chamoli glacier burst in Uttarakhand, and aided relief efforts during floods in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Chennai. The company also provided emergency services across India during the Covid-19 pandemic and assisted the National Disaster Response Force with real-time mapping and video feeds to locate trapped workers during a tunnel collapse in Telangana in 2025.