Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone
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The Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone (model GA-IN-ND) is a Made in India industrial inspection drone for non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural assessment of tanks, pipelines and industrial structures. It carries a 1 kg rated payload, flies for a tested 30 minutes and has a rated range of 1.5 km. It is built by Garuda Aerospace, a Chennai-based drone maker, to cut the need for scaffolding and risky manual access in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas.
HobiTech supplies the Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone in India on request, and the price is confirmed with a quote.
What makes the GA-IN-ND stand out?
- Built for NDT: a stable aerial platform with a mount for non-destructive testing sensors.
- Multiple sensor integration: Garuda says it can integrate several inspection sensors and industrial equipment.
- Less scaffolding, less manual access: inspect tanks, pipelines and structures without sending people up first.
- Compact size: 585 × 543 × 310 mm, at a 5 kg gross weight.
- Safer inspections: designed for hazardous structures and industrial maintenance work.
Which payloads does it carry?
Garuda lists three payload and sensor elements for the GA-IN-ND:
- Monitoring camera system: for visual inspection.
- Sensor integration platform: for compatible industrial equipment.
- NDT inspection payload: a mount for non-destructive testing sensors.
Garuda does not name the exact NDT sensor on its product page, so HobiTech confirms the sensor configuration for your job with the quote.
Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone specifications
| Model | GA-IN-ND |
| Primary application | Non-destructive testing (NDT) |
| Rated payload | 1 kg |
| Gross weight | 5 kg |
| Tested endurance | 30 minutes |
| Rated range | 1.5 km |
| Rated speed | 5 m/s |
| Rated climb rate | 4 m/s |
| Operating altitude | 500 m |
| Dimensions | 585 × 543 × 310 mm |
| Payloads | Monitoring camera, sensor integration platform, NDT inspection payload |
Battery, IP rating and certification details are not published by Garuda and are available on request.
Sources: Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone official page and Garuda Aerospace industrial drones.
Who is the GA-IN-ND for?
- Oil, gas and process plants: inspection of storage tanks and pipelines.
- Industrial maintenance teams: structural assessment without scaffolding or rope access.
- NDT service providers: a drone platform to carry inspection sensors to hard-to-reach points.
- Safety teams: inspecting hazardous structures while keeping people at a distance.
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What do you need to fly it in India?
At a 5 kg gross weight, the GA-IN-ND falls in the small weight band (2 kg to 25 kg) under India's Drone Rules 2021. It must be registered on DGCA's eGCA portal with a Unique Identification Number (UIN), and the pilot needs a DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate. HobiTech confirms its type certification status with the quote.
Why buy the GA-IN-ND through HobiTech?
HobiTech is a Bengaluru-based drone marketplace that sells Indian and DJI drones side by side, so you can compare inspection and industrial drones with one team. We confirm the configuration and price with you and issue a GST invoice. The GA-IN-ND carries Garuda Aerospace's manufacturer warranty, and HobiTech helps you claim it if you need to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the flight time of the Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone?
Garuda lists a tested endurance of 30 minutes.
What can the GA-IN-ND inspect?
Garuda built it for non-destructive testing and structural assessment of tanks, pipelines and industrial structures, especially in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas.
How much payload can it carry?
It has a rated payload of 1 kg, with a gross weight of 5 kg.
What is the range of the GA-IN-ND?
Garuda lists a rated range of 1.5 km and a rated speed of 5 m/s.
Which NDT sensors work with it?
It has a monitoring camera, a sensor integration platform and an NDT inspection payload mount. The exact sensor is confirmed with your quote.
Do I need a licence to fly the GA-IN-ND?
Yes. As a 5 kg drone it needs a DGCA UIN, and the pilot needs a DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate.
What is the Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone price in India?
The price is shared on request. Use Request a quote or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509.