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.