Chennai, June 14 -- Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has inaugurated a specialised Agri-Drone Indigenisation facility near Chennai, marking a significant expansion of the company's manufacturing capabilities.

The facility was officially opened on Thursday by Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan.

Located in Thalambur and spanning 35,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art facility represents the first initiative of its kind in India's drone manufacturing sector.

The new installation complements Garuda Aerospace's existing manufacturing unit near Chennai and is designed to produce advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems and related components.

The facility is equipped to manufacture 33 different parts and seven subsyst...