Welcome to GARUD – Aero Modeling Club – Explore, Build & Fly
An Integrated Club of I-KIT STEAM Lab | Launching August 2026 | Academic Session 2026–27
Explore. Design. Build. Simulate. Fly. Test. Innovate. Compete.
Welcome to GARUD
What if students could experience aerospace not just by reading about aircraft, drones and rockets—but by actually designing, building, testing and flying them?
That is the idea behind GARUD – Aero Modeling Club, an aerospace learning and competition programme designed to introduce students to the exciting world of aviation, aeromodelling and aerospace technology.
Integrated with the I-KIT STEAM Lab, GARUD is designed for students from Classes 3 to 12, offering a progressive learning journey that grows with their age, skills and interests.
From a simple paper aircraft to gliders, RC aircraft, drones and advanced UAV concepts, students gradually move from exploration to engineering, and from learning to innovation.
Hands on Learning Aerospace Through Experience
Aerospace is a perfect combination of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and creativity.
Through GARUD, students don’t simply learn the principles of flight—they get opportunities to observe, experiment, design, build, simulate, test and improve.
The programme introduces students to a wide range of aerospace concepts, including:
- Aerodynamics & Principles of Flight
- Aircraft Design & Aeromodelling
- RC Aircraft & Drone Technology
- UAV & Aerospace Systems
- Flight Simulation & Practical Flying
- Rocketry & Future Mobility
- Engineering Design & Problem Solving
- Aerospace Innovation Projects
This hands-on approach helps students understand how classroom concepts can be transformed into real-world engineering solutions.
Class-wise Hands on Learning Pathway
Class 3rd to 5th
- Paper Plane
- Depron Glider
- Catapult Glider
- Rubber Powered Glider
Class 6th and 7th
- Small Cordless Motor RC Control Plane
- Small Cordless Motor RC Control Drone
- Small Cordless Motor Mobile Control Plane
Class 8th and 9th
- BLDC Pusher RC Plane
- BLDC Puller RC Plane
- BLDC Twin RC Plane
- BLDC Quadcopter
Class 11th and Advance Level
- UAV With Flight Controller
- Advance hexacopter with different application attachments
- BLDC Fighter Plane
GARUD Journey
Grand Aero Show & Orientation
Aero Discovery & Hands-on Learning
Garud Aero Challenge
Garud Aero Squad – Advanced Training
School Aero Championship
Inter-School Aero Championship
Regional Garud Aero Championship
Competition Opportunities
Students can participate in age-appropriate challenges including Paper Aero, Glider, Hydro Rocket, RC Aircraft, Drone Navigation, Flight Simulator and STEAM Aerospace Exhibition.
What Students Develop
- Hands on learning
- Curiosity
- Engineering
- Thinking
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Practical Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
- Safety & Discipline
Safety First
All practical activities follow school safety protocols, age-appropriate requirements, instructor supervision, designated flying areas, equipment and battery safety, responsible drone practices and applicable regulations.
GARUD – LET’S INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION TO DREAM HIGH AND FLY HIGHER.
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