Garuda Aerospace Deploys Drones for Flood Relief Operations in Nepal
Garuda Aerospace, one of India’s leading drone manufacturers, deploys drones in Nepal to support ongoing flood relief and emergency response operations in Rasuwa district, where severe flooding has caused widespread infrastructure damage and disrupted road connectivity, telecommunications networks and critical supply chains. The deployment is aimed at strengthening relief efforts in affected areas by enabling rapid aerial assessment, supporting emergency response teams and improving access to regions where conventional rescue and relief operations remain challenging.
As part of the relief effort, Garuda Aerospace is deploying its Sanjeevani logistics drones, capable of carrying up to 25 kg, to enable point-to-point delivery of essential supplies, including food, medicines and water, to flood-affected and isolated communities. To support sustained relief operations in the challenging mountainous terrain, the company is also providing battery systems, communication and ground-support equipment, along with certified drone pilots based on operational requirements, enabling relief teams to respond more efficiently and reach areas that remain difficult to access through conventional modes of transport.
Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, said, “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 extensive experience in using drone technology for disaster response, emergency operations and humanitarian relief across India. The company has supported ISRO-linked emergency medical supply operations using its White Knight drones, as well as relief efforts during the Chamoli glacier burst in Uttarakhand, floods in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Chennai, locust-control operations in Rajasthan, and with the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Garuda pilots and drones were airlifted on a chartered Air India aircraft to provide essential emergency services across India. Garuda has also deployed logistics drones for medicine and food deliveries at ISRO’s Sriharikota facility, alongside loudspeaker-equipped surveillance drones to support rescue operations across the country. In 2024, Garuda drones delivered food, water and medicines to rain-affected, inaccessible areas in Chennai, while in 2025, its consumer drone Droni supported the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) during the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse in Telangana, providing real-time mapping and video feeds to assist rescue teams in locating trapped workers. The deployment in Nepal further reinforces Garuda Aerospace’s commitment to supporting rapid disaster response in challenging and hard-to-reach environments.
