CHENNAI: Drone tech startup Garuda Aerospace, backed by former India captain MS Dhoni, Thursday announced a partnership with Chennai Super Kings.
As part of the agreement, Garuda Aerospace will be the official drone partner for the 2023 season, marking the first-ever drone partnership for an IPL team.
Speaking on the sponsorship, Agnishwar Jayaprakash, founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, said: “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 colors 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 Kasi Viswanathan, CEO, Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited.
Official comments notwithstanding, no details were on offer as to how “synergy of two organizations that share a common vision of leveraging technology and innovation to achieve success” would be presented during the IPL.
A statement that “the upcoming season is set to be an exciting one with Chennai Super Kings and Garuda Aerospace teaming up to bring the best of cricket and technology to fans across the world” offered just that – a statement. Nothing more.
For the record, Garuda Aerospace recently raised $22 million, which is the largest ever Series A fund raise in the drone sector. Dhonis is brand ambassador and shareholder in the startup.
