The agreement marks a significant step in Garuda’s strategy to expand its global unmanned aerial systems leasing and services portfolio, enabling the company to deliver high-endurance aerial intelligence and monitoring solutions across international markets.
The Flexrotor is a versatile light tactical UAS designed for long-endurance missions and advanced sensor integration. With a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 25 kg, the system can conduct missions lasting 12–14 hours in typical operational configurations, making it well suited for intelligence, surveillance, monitoring, and data collection missions across large operational areas, according to a statement.
The Flexrotor systems will be integrated into Garuda’s global fleet and offered to customers through both dry lease and wet lease operational models. Also, one of the key advantages of the Flexrotor platform is its expeditionary capability and minimal operational footprint.
Through this partnership with Airbus Helicopters, Garuda Aerospace will further strengthen its global unmanned aviation ecosystem, expanding its ability to provide high-endurance aerial intelligence and mission support solutions for industries such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, defence and public safety.
“Our partnership with Airbus Helicopters to integrate the Flexrotor into our global leasing portfolio marks a significant milestone in our international expansion and investment strategy,” said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder & CEO of Garuda Aerospace.
Garuda Aerospace has manufactured over 5,000 drones and deployed globally, with more than one million cumulative flight hours and over 500 enterprise and government clients across multiple sectors. The company currently holds approximately 30 per cent market share in India’s agricultural drone segment and continues to expand its footprint across defence, industrial inspection and international drone services markets.
