Tata Elxsi and Garuda Aerospace Partner to Establish Centre of Excellence for UAV Technology
| Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Tata Elxsi and Garuda Aerospace signed an MoU at Aero India 2025 to set up a Centre of Excellence for UAV design, engineering, and certification under the 'Make in India' initiative. It aims to develop indigenous drone technology for defence, agriculture, and smart cities, integrating AI, ML, and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. |
| Companies Involved | Tata Elxsi (Avionics, design, testing, certification) and Garuda Aerospace (OEM, business acquisition, delivery). |
| Key Technologies | AI, ML, digital twin technology, advanced propulsion, energy optimization. |
| Impact | 20% reduction in energy consumption, over 20% cost savings, and accelerated UAV development cycles by up to six months. |
| Applications | Defence (ISR missions), agriculture (precision farming), smart cities, logistics (goods delivery, payload management). |
| Key Beneficiaries | Indian Defence Forces, Border Security Force (BSF), aerospace workforce. |
| Regulatory Compliance | Global standards DO-254 and DO-178C for avionics certification. |
| Make in India Initiative | Launched in 2014 to promote domestic manufacturing and self-reliance. |