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Detailed breakdowns of our completed projects, drone missions, and the technology behind them.

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.

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TechnologyFeb 28, 2026

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.

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Case StudyNov 15, 2025

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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Behind the ScenesJan 18, 2025

Behind the Lens: How Adarsha Flew an FPV Drone Under a Moving Car for Bato — Road to Death

When director Madan Thapa needed a chase sequence that would make audiences feel like they were inches from the tarmac, GarudX founder Adarsha Raj Bhusal had one answer: fly under the car. This is the story of that shot.

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EventsSep 10, 2025

WRL Season 1: How GarudX Started Nepal's Most Accessible Drone Racing League

The Whoop Racing League Season 1, held at Global College and sponsored by Red Bull, Vianet, Orion Events, Yachu, Karv, and Yacu Hair Oil, proved that drone racing in Nepal doesn't have to cost a fortune — and the sport is better for it.

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GuideMar 10, 2026

Nepal Drone Regulations 2025 — Complete CAAN Guide

Everything you need to know about flying drones legally in Nepal in 2025: CAAN registration, Remote ID, pilot licensing, no-fly zones, and real-world lessons from GarudX's 8+ years of operations.

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GuideFeb 20, 2026

Buy FPV Drone in Nepal — GarudX Models, Specs & Price Guide 2025

Looking to buy an FPV drone in Nepal? This guide covers GarudX's locally-manufactured FPV platforms, why local beats Chinese imports, and exactly what you get for your money.

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StoryJan 15, 2026

Made in Nepal: How GarudX Built the Country's First Indigenous Drone

The story of how GarudX founder Adarsha Raj Bhusal spent 8+ years and Rs1.2M in R&D to build Nepal's first original drone platforms — and why it matters for the country.

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GuideMar 5, 2026

Drone Filming in Nepal for International Productions — Permits, Crew & Equipment Guide

Planning to film in Nepal with a drone? This complete guide covers CAAN permits, local operators, FPV and cinema equipment, high-altitude capability, and what a full-service aerial production team in Nepal looks like.

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GuideFeb 10, 2026

3D Printing, CNC & Prototype Manufacturing in Nepal — GarudX Engineering

GarudX's precision manufacturing capabilities extend well beyond drones. 3D printing, CNC carbon fiber cutting, composite layup, and CAD-to-prototype services — a precision manufacturing workshop in Lalitpur.

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GuideJan 28, 2026

Thermal Drones for Search & Rescue in Nepal — GarudX SAR Operations

Nepal's complex terrain and frequent natural disasters make thermal drone capability critical. GarudX's Helion thermal platform and SkyNet anti-drone system are at the forefront of Nepal's UAV-based disaster response and airspace security.

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GuideMar 1, 2026

How Much Does Drone Cinematography Cost in Nepal? (2026 Price Guide)

From a basic Mavic aerial at NPR 6,000/day to a full cinelifter package at NPR 150,000/day — here's the real breakdown of drone filming costs in Nepal, why FPV is priced higher than DJI, and what you actually get for each tier.

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GuideMar 5, 2026

Drone Survey Pricing in Nepal — What to Expect in 2026

Topographic surveys, cadastral land mapping, construction monitoring, LiDAR corridor work — here's what UAV surveys actually cost in Nepal in 2026, why drone survey beats traditional methods, and how GarudX prices its work.

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GuideMar 8, 2026

Virtual Tour for Your College, Restaurant, or Office in Nepal — What It Costs & What You Get

A cinematic one-take drone walkthrough of your college, restaurant, or office can change how prospective students, customers, and clients see you — before they ever walk through your door. Here's what a professional virtual tour costs in Nepal and what to expect.

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GuideMar 12, 2026

How to Book a Drone for Your Wedding or Event in Nepal — The Complete Guide

Wedding drone in Nepal: what it costs, how far in advance to book, what permits you need, what shots to ask for, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Everything you need to know before your event.

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TechnologyJan 20, 2026

Flying at 6,200m: What We Learned Testing Drones on Lobuche Peak

GarudX conducted one of Nepal's highest-ever drone deployments on Lobuche Peak at 6,200m — sub-zero temperatures, air density less than half of sea level, and winds that don't care about flight plans. Here's exactly what we did to make the drones fly.

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TechnologyFeb 10, 2026

How We Built a Drone Swarm Control Interface with a Blender-Like Animation Planner

GarudX built a custom swarm choreography system on top of Skybrush and Crazyflie platforms — with an animation planner that works like Blender's timeline. Here's the full technical story: hardware, software, positioning, and what we learned.

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EducationFeb 22, 2026

What Is Photogrammetry? How We Turn Drone Footage Into Accurate 3D Maps

Most people have heard the word photogrammetry. Almost nobody outside the survey industry knows what it actually means or how it works. Here's a plain-language explanation of how GarudX turns drone images into centimetre-accurate 3D models, maps, and terrain data.

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FPV DronesApr 1, 2026

FPV Drone Buying Guide Nepal 2025 — Where to Buy, What to Get, How Much It Costs

Everything you need to know about buying FPV drones in Nepal in 2025. From beginner micro quads to 5-inch freestyle rigs — prices, where to buy, what parts you need, and what the GarudX FPV store stocks.

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RegulationsMar 28, 2026

How to Get a CAAN Drone Permit in Nepal (2025 Complete Guide)

Step-by-step guide to getting a CAAN drone permit in Nepal. Requirements, costs, process, and common mistakes. Written by GarudX — a CAAN-certified commercial drone operator.

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CompanyMar 22, 2026

Drone Manufacturer in Nepal — The Complete Guide (2025)

Who actually manufactures drones in Nepal? GarudX is a Nepali manufacturer of original UAV platforms — designing, building, and deploying custom platforms from Lalitpur. Here's the full story of drone manufacturing in Nepal.

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NDRLMar 15, 2026

Nepal Drone Racing League (NDRL) — Season 2 Guide: Dates, Classes, How to Join

Everything about the Nepal Drone Racing League — founded by GarudX in 2024. Season 2 race calendar, Open Class and Micro Class formats, how to register as a pilot, and what to expect at an NDRL race.

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InnovationMar 8, 2026

ATLAX: How GarudX Built Nepal's First High-Altitude Delivery Drone

At 6,200 metres above sea level, no commercially available drone operates reliably. GarudX solved this with the Lobuche Peak validation flight — testing Nepal's first high-altitude delivery UAV in the world's most demanding conditions.

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Case StudySep 18, 2026

Built Overnight, Flown Into a Flooded Tunnel: The Relay Module Nobody Knew About

When the Nepal Army and Chinese rescue teams needed to know what was inside a flooded, collapsing hydropower tunnel before anyone could go in, GarudX didn't have the equipment ready. So its founder built it overnight, in a plastic box with a fan and duct tape, then jumped waist-deep into quicksand-like mud to get it there.

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Case StudySep 17, 2026

When the Roads Were Gone, a Nepali-Made Drone Strung the Line Back

While the world watched drones deliver food and search flooded tunnels, GarudX was quietly doing something nobody reported: using a Nepal-built drone to string communication and ropeway lines back across rivers that had cut off entire communities. Three weeks in, it's still going

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IndustryMar 28, 2026

So You Want to Become a Drone Pilot in Nepal: What Training Actually Gets You

Is drone piloting actually a career in Nepal, or just a hobby people dress up as one? After eight years of commercial operations and dozens of training cohorts — here is the honest answer.

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TrendingMar 28, 2026

FPV Drone Cinematography in Nepal 2026: Why Every Filmmaker Needs a Himalayan Aerial Shot

The 2026 Winter Olympics deployed 15 FPV drones chasing athletes at 100 km/h — live, to a global audience. Nepal has terrain no Olympic venue can match. GarudX has the hardware to fly it.

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