Garuda Aerospace & CYOL Ltd: Transforming Agriculture Across Australia, Africa, and Asia

By Bishal Samaranayake | Digitus Staff

Transforming Agriculture through Technology: CYOL Partners with Garuda Aerospace

In a strategic move set to reshape the future of global agriculture, CYOL (Pvt) Ltd., the precision agricultural subsidiary of Digitus, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Garuda Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading drone technology company. This partnership, forged by the visionary leadership of Mr. Chamitha Ranneththi, Chairman and Director of CYOL, and Garuda Aerospace's Directors—Sanjeewa Dissanayake, S. Mahendran, and Vincent Renold—marks a significant milestone for both companies. Together, they aim to introduce cutting-edge agricultural solutions, starting in India and extending to Australia, Africa, and Asia.

This collaboration not only signals a transformative moment for the agricultural sector but also showcases both companies’ commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in farming practices. By combining CYOL’s advanced agricultural solution with Garuda’s drone technology, this partnership will revolutionize the way farmers interact with their fields.

The Strengths of CYOL and Garuda Aerospace

CYOL, a flagship product of Digitus, represents a breakthrough in precision agriculture. Digitus, a world-class IT consulting firm and SAP Partner for Business One and S4HANA, has a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries, with over 1,500 successfully completed projects across 20 countries. With a leadership team that includes Chamitha Ranneththi, Shiraz Thajudeen, Vineetha Rajakaruna, Surendhar Sooriyakumar, and Prasanna Liyanaarachchi, Digitus brings more than 600 years of combined experience to the table, making it a force to reckon with in the realm of ERP solutions and digital transformation.

CYOL stands for “Create Your Own Legacy,” and it delivers on that promise by helping farmers maximize yield while minimizing environmental impact. The software integrates numerous key modules, such as farm management, water management, soil health, weather forecasting, crop monitoring, and more. By consolidating these aspects of farming into a single, intelligent platform, CYOL provides farmers with a comprehensive toolkit to manage every facet of their operations efficiently and sustainably.

Harnessing the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), CYOL’s proprietary technology enables real-time data collection and analysis. This gives farmers the insights they need to monitor crop health, weather patterns, and soil conditions, allowing them to act quickly and decisively to optimize resource use, enhance yields, and reduce waste. CYOL’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its emphasis on reducing chemical inputs, minimizing waste, and lowering the carbon footprint of farming practices.

Garuda Aerospace: Pioneering Drone Technology in Agriculture

Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone technology company, is renowned for its innovative drone solutions, especially within the agricultural sector. The company’s fleet of drones is widely used for various agricultural applications such as crop monitoring, pesticide spraying, and land surveying, offering farmers unprecedented access to real-time, aerial data.

The integration of CYOL’s software with Garuda’s drone technology will empower farmers with more precise tools for monitoring crop health, optimizing irrigation, and detecting pest infestations early on. This combination of ground-based data and aerial insights will give farmers the power to take proactive measures, ensuring healthier crops and increased yields.

Purpose of the Partnership

The primary goal of this partnership is to provide farmers with real-time data to help them make informed decisions, reduce costs, and improve yields. By integrating Garuda’s aerial drone capabilities with CYOL’s precision agriculture platform, the partnership aims to: create an agricultural environment where farmers have better control over their resources and can optimize every stage of crop production.

Expanding Across Key Markets

Starting in India, where agriculture is a crucial part of the economy, this partnership will initially benefit smallholder farmers and large-scale operations alike by introducing modern, scalable technology. With Garuda Aerospace’s extensive drone fleet and CYOL’s advanced management tools, Indian farmers will gain access to cutting-edge solutions designed to optimize efficiency and sustainability.

Beyond India, this partnership will extend into Africa, Australia, and other agricultural regions across the globe. The collaboration’s goal is to bring precision agriculture and drone technology to markets where sustainable, data-driven farming practices are essential for economic growth and food security.

Setting a New Standard for Modern Agriculture

This partnership between CYOL and Garuda Aerospace sets a new standard for modern farming by promoting the integration of technology and sustainability. It will significantly enhance the ability of farmers—both small and large-scale—to access vital data that informs better farming decisions.

Smallholder farmers, who often face resource constraints, will benefit from increased access to precision agriculture tools that were previously available only to larger operations. Meanwhile, commercial farms will see enhanced efficiency and scalability, resulting in higher profits and reduced environmental impact.

Furthermore, this partnership aligns with global trends toward sustainable agriculture and data-driven farming, reducing the reliance on harmful chemicals, optimizing water use, and lowering the overall carbon footprint of farming operations.

Vision for the Future

Looking ahead, the partnership between CYOL and Garuda Aerospace promises to drive long-term transformation in the agricultural industry. By making precision agriculture and drone technology more accessible, both companies are committed to helping farmers around the world build more sustainable, efficient, and profitable operations.

As technology continues to evolve, this collaboration will remain at the forefront of agricultural innovation, ensuring that farmers have the tools they need to create their own legacies through smart, sustainable practices.

Stay tuned for updates on how this exciting partnership will continue to shape the future of farming. Follow CYOL and Garuda Aerospace to learn more about how we’re driving the agricultural revolution forward.