What drones does GarudX make?

GarudX manufactures 9 original drone platforms built in-house in Lalitpur, Nepal: the Skyreaper enterprise UAV (65 min, 7kg payload), GX8 Pyro cinema cinelifter (48kg thrust, 15kg payload, RED/ARRI compatible), SkyDrop SAR payload delivery system (deployed by Nepal Police), Helion Thermal imaging drone (NVIDIA Jetson AI), Aether Zoom 30X (30× optical, 2km detection), NightBolt L400 spotlight (28,000 lumens), EchoCore aerial loudspeaker (130dB, 1km), GCS MK32 ground control station (15km range), and SkyNet non-lethal interdiction system.

Where is GarudX based?

GarudX Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd. is based in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur-25, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley). Founded in 2019 by Adarsha Raj Bhusal.

Is GarudX CAAN certified?

Yes. GarudX holds full Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) commercial operator authorization for drone operations across Nepal. Our pilots are also FAA, EASA, and CASA trained — making GarudX one of the most internationally qualified drone operators in South Asia.

What makes GarudX different from DJI?

GarudX designs and manufactures original UAV platforms in Nepal — not imported consumer products. Our drones are purpose-built for Himalayan altitude operations, cinema production, disaster response, and specialized missions. The GX8 Pyro is Nepal's first cinema-grade cinelifter; the SkyDrop was deployed by Nepal Police for flood relief deliveries. DJI makes globally distributed consumer products; GarudX builds custom mission-specific platforms from carbon fiber in-house.

How much does drone filming cost in Nepal?

GarudX drone cinematography pricing starts at NPR 25,000 for basic aerial b-roll shoots and ranges to NPR 500,000+ for full cinema production days with RED Komodo 6K or ARRI Alexa Mini. FPV chase sequences, Himalayan altitude shoots, and multi-day productions are quoted separately. Contact social@garudx.com for a custom quote.

GarudX Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd. is Nepal's first FPV drone company, headquartered in Naxal, Kathmandu. We design, manufacture, and operate custom UAV platforms for cinematography, industrial surveys, defense, search & rescue, and drone racing.

What drone services does GarudX offer?

We offer drone cinematography for feature films and commercials, VFX & 3D reconstruction, industrial LiDAR surveys with RTK accuracy, custom UAV design & manufacturing, pilot training workshops, virtual tours, and payload delivery systems.

What is the Skyreaper UAV?

The Skyreaper is our flagship enterprise drone platform with 65-minute flight endurance, 7kg payload capacity, IP54 weather resistance, RTK/PPK GPS for centimeter-level accuracy, and modular CAN-bus architecture for hot-swappable payloads.

Does GarudX operate internationally?

Yes. While headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal, we have completed projects across South Asia and the Middle East, including work with clients in Oman, India, and beyond. We serve defense, government, and enterprise clients globally.

What is the Nepal Drone Racing League (NDRL)?

NDRL is South Asia's premier drone racing championship, founded and organized by GarudX. It brings together drone racing pilots from across the region for competitive FPV racing events, workshops, and community building.

How can I request a demo or get a quote?

Visit our Request Demo page to fill out a brief form with your project requirements. Our team will respond within 24-48 hours with a custom proposal. We also offer on-site demonstrations for enterprise and defense clients.

Does GarudX offer drone pilot training?

Yes. GarudX Academy offers hands-on training programs from beginner to advanced levels, covering drone building, FPV flight training, commercial operations certification, and NDRL racing league preparation.

What cameras can your cinema drones carry?

Our GX8 Pyro FPV cinelifter carries full-size cinema cameras including the RED Komodo (6K) and ARRI Alexa Mini (4.5K Super 35mm) with 3-axis stabilized gimbals, achieving speeds up to 210 km/h for high-speed chase sequences.

Can I buy a heavylift drone from GarudX?

Yes. GarudX manufactures and sells heavylift drone platforms including the Skyreaper (7kg payload) and GX8 Pyro cinelifter. We offer direct drone sales for enterprise, government, and commercial clients. Contact our sales team for pricing, custom configurations, and delivery timelines.

Does GarudX provide drone mapping and survey services?

Yes. We provide professional drone mapping, aerial surveying, and LiDAR scanning services using the Skyreaper UAV with RTK/PPK GPS for centimeter-level accuracy. Our drone mapping solutions cover topographic surveys, 3D terrain modeling, orthomosaic generation, and volumetric analysis for construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.

Can drones be used for agriculture in Nepal?

Absolutely. GarudX offers drone for agriculture solutions including crop health monitoring using NDVI sensors, precision spraying, field mapping, and irrigation planning. Our agriculture drones help farmers optimize yields, reduce pesticide use, and monitor large farmlands efficiently across Nepal's diverse terrain.

How do I get a drone permit in Nepal?

To fly drones commercially in Nepal, you need a drone permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). GarudX provides drone permit consultation services — we guide you through the application process, documentation requirements, airspace restrictions, and regulatory compliance to ensure legal and safe drone operations in Nepal.

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Nepal's Precision Drone Manufacturer

FPV Drone Specialists

The only company in Nepal that designs, builds, and deploys original UAV platforms — from FPV racing drones to military-grade systems.

Deployed with Nepal Police · As seen in Kathmandu Post

SPEED

210km/h

ALTITUDE

6,800m

PAYLOAD

12.0kg

GPS

RTK/PPK

SIGNAL

IMU

STABLE

G-FORCE

1.0G

TEMP

-12°C

HOME DIST

2,400m

BATTERY

72%

FLT TIME

14:32

GPS TRACKINGLIVE

LAT 27.7172

LNG 85.3240

HEADING 275°

WPT 3/7

PRE-FLIGHTIN PROGRESS

✓

PRE-FLIGHT CHECK

✓

GIMBAL CALIBRATED

RTK LOCK

PAYLOAD SECURED

300+

Projects Completed

17+

Feature Films

Years Experience

6,800m

Altitude Record

About GarudX

Engineering the
future of flight.

GarudX Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd. is Nepal's pioneering FPV drone company, founded with a vision to design, manufacture, and deploy cutting-edge UAV technology. From a passionate team of engineers and creators in Kathmandu, we've grown into a full-stack aerospace technology company serving clients across entertainment, defense, enterprise, and humanitarian sectors.

Our journey began with aerial cinematography for feature films — we've provided drone cinematography for 17+ Nepali and international productions. Today, we design and manufacture enterprise-grade UAV platforms, modular payloads, and AI-powered imaging systems that are deployed in some of the most demanding environments on earth, from the Himalayan mountains to urban security operations.

Registered under Nepal's Company Act and holding CAAN certification, GarudX operates from its headquarters in Lalitpur, Nepal.

2018

Founded

15+

Team Members

300+

Projects Delivered

Product Lines

Certifications & Legal

Company RegistrationNepal Company Act

Drone CertificationCAAN Certified

VATRegistered

InsuranceFull Coverage

Our Pillars

Innovation First

Pushing boundaries in UAV design, manufacturing, and deployment from Nepal to the world.

Made in Nepal

Nepal's first FPV drone company — designing and manufacturing advanced UAV technology locally.

Full-Stack Capability

From hardware R&D and custom fabrication to software, 3D, VFX, and aerial cinematography.

Mission-Driven

Building technology for defense, search & rescue, film, and enterprise applications that matter.

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Services

End-to-end
drone solutions.

Drone Cinematography

Premium aerial filming for feature films, commercials, music videos, and live events using cinema-grade cameras and custom FPV rigs.

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VFX & 3D Reconstruction

Professional VFX compositing for films and commercials, photogrammetry-based 3D reconstruction, cultural heritage digital preservation, and reality-capture workflows powered by Unreal Engine 5 — Nepal.

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Custom UAV Design

End-to-end UAV design and manufacturing in Nepal — FPV racers, heavy-lift platforms, disaster response drones, and relay systems. Built with carbon fiber composites, fully CAAN-compliant.

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Training & Workshops

Nepal's only drone academy covering FPV, commercial UAV, swarm drones, GPS-denied navigation, SLAM, autonomous systems, and defence force training. GarudX Academy — Lalitpur, Nepal.

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Virtual Tours

Cinematic FPV drone virtual tours for colleges, restaurants, offices, hotels, and businesses in Nepal. One seamless flight — no cuts, no static photos — just pure immersive storytelling.

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Industrial Surveys

UAV LiDAR surveys, topographic mapping, photogrammetry, infrastructure inspections, and disaster risk assessment with RTK/PPK GPS delivering ±1cm accuracy across Nepal.

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Achievements

Engineering
milestones.

Key achievements that define our journey in Nepal's drone ecosystem.

2016

First FPV Commercial Operators

in Nepal

Set the foundation for Nepal's modern drone cinematography industry.

SkyDrop

First SAR Payload

engineered in Nepal

Engineered and field-tested a functional aerial delivery module.

6.8km

High-Altitude UAV Record

6,800m ASL

Successfully tested heavy-lift UAV platforms in extreme Himalayan conditions.

NDRL

Nepal Drone Racing League

NDRL

Established the first professional FPV racing league in Nepal.

DEAP

World Bank DEAP Program

Innovation Track

Selected for business innovation and UAV ecosystem development mentorship.

Proven Traction

Trusted by industry
leaders.

200+

Ads and commercial productions delivered

15+

Feature films with GarudX aerial cinematography

120+

FPV pilots trained across Nepal's drone ecosystem

Clients & Partners

Featured Filmography (15+ Films)

Bato: Road to DeathAktorHari Bahadur Ko JuttaHwarsa DhirghaSahu BaaFarki FarkiOutlawJerry on TopKarma

Ongoing:Bob DaiAcharyaAiriMahabir

Production Portfolio & Showreel

Jaecoo

Ford

Nepal Super League

Tesla — Arete Nepal

Team

Engineers, innovators,
and creators.

Leadership

Adarsha Raj Bhusal

Founder & Managing Director

Avash Thapa

Chief Executive Officer

Avaya Pokharel

Chief Operating Officer

Chandra Prasad Bhusal

Legal & Admin

Engineering & R&D

Prajwal BishwokarmaMechanical Lead

Laxman RawalSoftware Lead

Prateek PanditStructural Engineer

DevendraGeomatic Engineer

Creative & Studio

Shrayank Kansakar3D & VFX Lead

Nexal ThapaStudio Lead (Production)

Ayushman MagarStudio Lead (Cinematography)

Pratik ThapaJunior Studio Artist

Case Studies

Mission reports.

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Technology8 min

We Built an Indoor Drone Light Show System in Nepal — And It Actually Works

GarudX successfully tested a 50-drone indoor micro swarm using Crazyflie platforms and our own custom swarm control interface with a Blender-like animation planner. Here's how we did it — and what it means for drone shows in Nepal.

Technology9 min

SkyDrop Is Ready — And Nepal's Floods Are Exactly Why We Built It

After years of development and testing, GarudX's SkyDrop payload delivery system is finally ready for real disaster response — dropping life jackets, ropes, and medical supplies to flood victims when helicopters can't reach in time. This is why it matters.

Case Study10 min

From a Waterfall to 1,000 Acres of River Corridor: A Year of UAV Survey Work in Nepal

GarudX's industrial survey team covered bridge construction sites, zipline corridors, private land cadastral surveys, and a 1,000+ acre river survey along the Tinau Khola — all in a single year. Here's what that actually looks like.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to fly?

Progress depends
on innovation.

Whether mapping the Himalayas, supporting law enforcement, or producing cinematic excellence — GarudX continues to demonstrate that Nepali-made technology can compete and lead on the global stage.

Nepal's Precision Drone Manufacturer

Engineering thefuture of flight.

Innovation First

Made in Nepal

Full-Stack Capability

Mission-Driven

End-to-enddrone solutions.

Drone Cinematography

VFX & 3D Reconstruction

Custom UAV Design

Training & Workshops

Virtual Tours

Industrial Surveys

Engineeringmilestones.

First FPV Commercial Operators

First SAR Payload

High-Altitude UAV Record

Nepal Drone Racing League

World Bank DEAP Program

Trusted by industryleaders.

Engineers, innovators,and creators.

Adarsha Raj Bhusal

Avash Thapa

Avaya Pokharel

Chandra Prasad Bhusal

Mission reports.

We Built an Indoor Drone Light Show System in Nepal — And It Actually Works

SkyDrop Is Ready — And Nepal's Floods Are Exactly Why We Built It

From a Waterfall to 1,000 Acres of River Corridor: A Year of UAV Survey Work in Nepal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GarudX?

What drone services does GarudX offer?

What is the Skyreaper UAV?

Does GarudX operate internationally?

What is the Nepal Drone Racing League (NDRL)?

How can I request a demo or get a quote?

Does GarudX offer drone pilot training?

What cameras can your cinema drones carry?

Can I buy a heavylift drone from GarudX?

Does GarudX provide drone mapping and survey services?

Can drones be used for agriculture in Nepal?

How do I get a drone permit in Nepal?

Progress dependson innovation.

Engineering the
future of flight.

End-to-end
drone solutions.

Engineering
milestones.

Trusted by industry
leaders.

Engineers, innovators,
and creators.

Progress depends
on innovation.