ideaForge Leads in Successful Capture and Relocation of Leopard at ICRISAT Campus with UAV Surveillance

ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in drone technology, played a critical role in the safe capture and relocation of a leopard spotted earlier this week on the ICRISAT campus. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the Telangana Forest Department, highlights the pivotal role of advanced UAV technology in ensuring campus safety and managing wildlife-related incidents.

The situation began when ICRISAT’s security team, led by Major Divya Praneeth, observed unusual animal movements on campus and immediately sought UAV surveillance support from ideaForge. In response, the ideaForge team quickly deployed its Q4i and Q6v2 UAVs, equipped with thermal payloads, to track and monitor the leopard’s movements. On the first day, the UAVs successfully identified the animal’s movements, and the next day, confirmed its resting location. This real-time data enabled the Telangana Forest Department to act swiftly, leading to the safe capture and relocation of the animal.

This marks the first instance of ICRISAT using UAVs for campus surveillance. Following the successful operation, ICRISAT is now moving forward with the procurement of a Q4i UAV to enhance future surveillance capabilities. Given the 100+ acres of land under its management, ICRISAT frequently encounters wildlife sightings, including rabbits, wild boars, and peacocks, and is taking proactive measures to bolster its wildlife management efforts.

Beyond campus surveillance, ideaForge’s UAVs have demonstrated their value in broader environmental operations. For example, during the recent Uttarakhand forest fires, ideaForge’s Smart Forest Solution proved instrumental in monitoring fire-prone areas, identifying hotspots, and providing real-time data to firefighting teams. The UAVs were crucial in tracking the spread of the fire, delivering timely information that aided firefighting efforts and helped mitigate the environmental damage.

At ideaForge, we remain dedicated to providing state-of-the-art UAV solutions that empower organizations to address critical challenges efficiently and safely. Our technology leads the way in supporting wildlife management, environmental monitoring, and safety operations, and we are proud to contribute to impactful initiatives that make a tangible difference.

About ideaForge Technology Limited

ideaForge is a pioneer and the pre-eminent market leader in the Indian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. With a mission-first approach, we deliver cutting-edge drones engineered for unmatched performance, autonomy, and reliability, redefining possibilities in security, mapping, surveillance, and disaster response applications across militaries and enterprises. 

With India’s largest operational deployment of indigenous UAVs, an ideaForge drone takes off every 3 minutes, enabling over 6,50,000 successful flights. Ranked 3rd globally among the world’s Top Dual-Use Drone Manufacturers by Drone Industry Insights (DRONEII) Global Drone Review 2024, ideaForge continues to set benchmarks in innovation and excellence.

Since pioneering India’s first VTOL UAVs in 2009, we have expanded with advanced R&D and manufacturing hubs in Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and the USA, driving the development of indigenously designed and built solutions. Backed by marquee investors, including Qualcomm, Infosys, Celesta Capital, Florintree, EXIM Bank, and Infina Finance, ideaForge is at the forefront of revolutionizing unmanned systems.

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