Chennai-based Garuda Aerospace, a drone technology and services provider, in association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), hosted the Grand National Drone Awards 2023 on May 8th, 2023. 

The event was held at the Hotel Crown Plaza, Chennai, showcasing the scale of the drone industry in India. It was graced by CSK cricketers Deepak Chahar, Shivam Dubey and Devon Conway. 

The company displayed 10 different types of drones that are used in defence, agriculture, mapping, mining, project monitoring, and inspection. It also unveiled the Hanuman Drone which is a Fixed Wing UAV and is capable of surveillance operations for the Army projects.  

It has claimed in a statement that the National Drone Awards served as a platform to recognise and felicitate the achievements of individuals and organisations within the drone industry who have made significant contributions to the growth of the Indian drone ecosystem. 

The initiative aimed to acknowledge their efforts and inspire further innovation and excellence in the field of drone technology. It claimed to bring together over 500 registered participants, members and office bearers from newly formed drone industry bodies, Bharat Drone Association and the National Drone Pilot Association from across India.

"We are delighted to collaborate with Chennai Super Kings in hosting the National Drone Awards 2023. This event serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to promote and recognize the remarkable growth of the drone industry in India. We eagerly anticipate the presence of our esteemed guests and the opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the deserving winners," expressed Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace.