MoU Signed Between NAeL and Garuda Aerospace, Aim to Contribute Towards Farm Sector

Recently a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Naini Aerospace Engineering Limited (NAeL) and Garuda Aerospace (GA) for the manufacturing of drones to contribute towards developing the farm sector.

The NAeL owned by a subsidiary of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited under the control of Manufacturing of Defense would be manufacturing drones with a payload of 25 kilograms, which would be also used by the farm community. The modified drone manufacturing will lead to ease the farm work.

NAeL will begin drone manufacturing by the end of next month.

According to NAeL CEO RR Thakur, "Their innovative initiative will not only help to boost the agriculture sector but also help to create and generate more employment, therefore increasing opportunities for rural employment. It will also increase economic activity in Naini Industries thanks to their initiative. He added that it is the first drone manufacturing facility in Northern India and that it could have a significant impact on a number of sectors, including surveillance and security, agricultural mapping, and many others.

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He also told that the partnership would immensely improve and increase the localization of imported components required for drone manufacturing.” Currently, 75% of the components, or the majority, are imported from China and other Western nations, he further added.

Thakur also told that farmers could support them by offering affordable solutions to increase their productivity by using technology-enabled drones that are specifically made to meet daily agricultural needs, given the lack of labor and high investment in the agricultural sector.

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The Naini base company NAeL have designed the drone with a take-off weight of around 25.5kgs, a speed of 5 meter/second, and a radius of 500 meters. The efficiency of drone spray is 1500-2550 square meters/minute. Additionally, NAeL is responsible for the loom work for Dornier, Cheetah, and other aircraft and helicopters. In aircraft, more than 10,000 looms have been produced and installed.

CEO has also announced a proposal regarding Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) which has been sent to DGCA. It would soon be initiated after formal approvals.

-TOI

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