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Media coverage.
Nepal floods: drone mission rescue workers from hydropower tunnels
Nepal holds day of mourning as families pray missing still alive
Drones take on a new role in Nepal's disaster response, from delivering food to carrying bodies
Building from the ground up: where innovation meets impact in Nepal
How GarudX is building Nepal's high-altitude drone technology ecosystem
Nepal drone startup takes off
Nepal's drone industry takes flight, but rules keep it grounded
US-Nepal Startup Weekend Challenge concludes; GarudX wins Rs 350,000 seed fund
GarudX wins US-Nepal Startup Weekend Challenge, secures Rs 350,000 seed funding
Nepali drone startup GarudX tops US-Nepal Startup Weekend Challenge
Drones, Innovation & Impact — The Elevate Nepal Journey
Latest articles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.