Garuda Aerospace deploys drones

Hyderabad: Chennai-based drone company, Garuda Aerospace said it has deployed its consumer drone, Droni, to support the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the critical rescue operation of eight workers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Nagarkurnool, Telangana. The workers were trapped on February 22, during repair work to address a water leak within the tunnel.

Garuda Aerospace’s drones are being utilised for mapping and strategic rescue planning. They are also helping to locate trapped workers amidst the challenging conditions, transmitting real-time video feeds to provide rescuers with a clear visual of the tunnel’s interior despite the extremely low visibility, an official release mentioned.

“Our drones are designed to provide critical data in challenging environments, and we are committed to supporting the NDRF in their efforts to rescue the trapped workers. The current situation demands the best technology available, and we are proud to contribute to the operation,” said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace.