India, Jan. 8 -- In a major boost to India's indigenous drone manufacturing ecosystem, Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), inaugurated a new drone battery manufacturing facility set up by Garuda Aerospace in Chennai. The facility was unveiled during Bharat Drone Udaan, an industry event organised by the Bharat Drone Association at Garuda Aerospace's operations centre.

The inauguration comes shortly after Garuda Aerospace launched its defence drone manufacturing unit, marking another significant milestone in the company's expansion. Backed by former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, the startup continues to strengthen its position as a key player in India's rapidly evolving drone sector,...