Chennai-based Garuda Aerospace, a drone service provider in India, is going to extend mapping support to Odisha Mining Corporation for the next two years. 

The company recently introduced its large-scale mapping drones Bhumi and Vayu by leveraging state-of-the-art drone technology. These drones are integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) and ML (machine learning). 

In line with the Centre’s  Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme of mapping 70,000 villages across India, the company has mapped 7,000 villages in the past years. 

As part of its partnership with the Odisha Mining Corporation, Garuda Aerospace will provide accurate and comprehensive data to support the mining corporation's operations and environmental management. Garuda Aerospace remains committed to transparency, inclusivity, and sustainable development while working closely with local authorities and stakeholders to deliver actionable data for informed decision-making and societal improvement.

Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, of Garuda Aerospace, said, "We are thrilled with the success of our Drone Yatra initiative, which has enabled us to make significant headway in mapping Indian villages. With the utilisation of our advanced Bhumi and Vayu drones, we will be able to gather accurate and detailed data to support evidence-based decision-making and empower rural communities. Our partnership with the Survey of India and the Indian Government underscores our commitment to contributing to the nation's development."