Garuda Aerospace has announced a partnership with Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023).
As part of the agreement, Garuda Aerospace will be the official drone partner for the IPL 2023, marking the first-ever drone partnership for a team.
Speaking on the sponsorship, Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, said “We are extremely excited to partner with Chennai Super Kings, one of the most iconic teams in the competition. As a long-time fan of Chennai Super Kings, it is a dream come true for us to partner with the team we love the most. This partnership represents a perfect synergy of two organizations that share a common vision of leveraging technology and innovation to achieve success. Although our company colours are blue, we will bleed yellow this season.”
“We are delighted to have Garuda Aerospace as our official drone partner. As a team that considers innovation an important part of our success and growth, we are thrilled to partner with a company like Garuda Aerospace that shares our values and commitment to excellence. Their focus on innovation and youth training align perfectly with our values at Chennai Super Kings.” said, Mr Kasi Viswanathan, CEO, Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited.
Garuda Aerospace is the first-ever dual DGCA-approved drone startup that manufactures Make in India drones and trains young professionals in the field of drone technology. The startup recently raised $22 million, which is the largest ever Series A fundraising in the drone sector. Former Indian cricket team captain and brand ambassador Mahendra Singh Dhoni is also a shareholder in the company.
