ideaForge Q6V2 UAVs Assist Forest Officials in Preventing Human-Elephant Conflict in Jharkhand

ideaForge Technology Limited, India’s leading UAV technology company, successfully deployed its advanced Q6V2 UAV to support forest officials in preventing a potential human-elephant conflict in the Silli region of Jharkhand. The deployment was carried out in collaboration with ideaForge’s channel partner Sathi Planners Pvt. Ltd. (SPPL) under the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Divisional Forest Officer, Ranchi.

The incident occurred when a herd of elephants strayed from the forest into nearby villages, creating panic among residents. With lives and property at risk, forest authorities required a rapid solution to monitor the herd and coordinate safety measures. SPPL swiftly launched the Q6V2 UAV, equipped with Daylight and Night Vision payloads, enabling continuous tracking of the elephants’ movement across dense forest cover and village boundaries.

The UAV captured high-definition optical and thermal visuals in real time, which were streamed directly to forest officials. This provided situational awareness of the herd’s geo-tagged location and movement, even during low-light and rainy conditions. Based on this intelligence, authorities were able to alert villagers, guide safe evacuations, and tactically steer the elephants back toward their natural habitat without confrontation.

The silent and high-endurance operations of the Q6V2 ensured zero disturbance to the animals while delivering uninterrupted coverage to the ground teams. By offering speed, accuracy, and safety, the drone enabled coordinated action that helped avert casualties among both humans and wildlife.

This mission highlights the transformative role of ideaForge UAVs in wildlife and forest management reinforced by prompt response of the SPPL team. Traditional methods of monitoring elephant movement are often hampered by terrain, visibility, and response time, but drone-enabled intelligence bridges these gaps effectively. The successful deployment in Silli demonstrates how indigenous UAV technology is strengthening conservation efforts, safeguarding communities, and supporting ecological sustainability.