VP Radhakrishnan Introduces Drone for Elephant Tranquilization

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VP Radhakrishnan Unveils Drone to Tranquilize Elephants, Boost Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation

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News18•03-03-2026, 12:15

VP Radhakrishnan Unveils Drone to Tranquilize Elephants, Boost Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation

•Vice President C P Radhakrishnan unveiled a drone designed to tranquilize violent elephants without close human contact.
•The UAV marks a significant milestone in using indigenous technology for human-wildlife conflict mitigation.
•The customized drone supports safe and precise elephant darting, reducing risk to forest personnel and minimizing disturbance to wildlife.
•Garuda Aerospace, the manufacturer, previously designed a similar drone for the Tamil Nadu Forest Department a decade ago.
•Drone-assisted darting offers a safer, more efficient, and humane alternative to traditional ground-based approaches for human-elephant conflict.

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