CURRENT PRICES: Elephant GPS / GPRS collar @ Rs 126,000* + Server charges @ Rs 10,000* per year.

* Indicative price for 1 unit. Plus applicable taxes (18% GST in India). Read our Pricing Policy & Conditions of Sales.

NEWS: 11 September 2019: Buoyed by Hassan success, Forest Dept to radio-collar more jumbos >>Read article

27 August 2019: The Tamil Nadu Forest Dept relocates an elephant with an ElephanTTrackinG collar to Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. >>Read article

19 May 2019: The Karnataka Forest Department evaluates the effectiveness of ElephanTTrackinG after one year. >>Read article

7 May 2019: The West Bengal Forest Department deploys ElephanTTrackinG collars on two elephants. >>Read article

ElephanTTrackinG is the first and only GPS tracking system for elephants made in India by elephant people for elephant people. Designed by the Aane Mane Foundation (Bangalore) in exclusive collaboration with Geotraceur (France) and the Centre for Ecological Sciences (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore), ElephanTTrackinG includes the latest technology available today.

— The collars are designed based on tests of over 5 years in real conditions on the field, assembled in Bangalore with the latest GPS transmitter that allows real-time tracking and 2-way communication.

— The website is accessible to registered members from any Internet connected computer or from your smartphone thanks to a dedicated application to be downloaded. It features many options that allow you to design and manage autonomously your monitoring program.

ElephanTTrackinG was born from the need to develop and share a real-time tracking system for elephants made in India on a non-profit basis. For us, GPS collars represent an indispensable tool to study the movements of wild elephants. It can be used as an early warning system in the mitigation of Human-Elephant Conflict, to save human lives and prevent damages to crops, but also as a modern alternative to the historical practice of chaining tamed elephants, so that they may free-range in their natural habitat.

Our aim is to provide top technology at the lowest possible price with the foremost concern for wildlife conservation. We designed ElephanTTrackinG with the highest requirements and we are its first users. So download the PDF file, write to us and join the ElephanTTrackinG community. You can also purchase and donate a collar to an organization working with elephants.

— The collars are sturdy and harmless, principally made of natural rubber. They have been designed based on tests of over 5 years in real conditions on the field.

— The collars include an electronic module or ‘tracker’ and a counterweight.

— The tracker is protected against strong shocks and water by a double shell and a double waterproofing seal.

— The tracker acquires the GPS satellite position and forwards it within seconds to the server using the local GSM network (2G, 3G, 4G). The tracker allows 2-way communication so you can change the configuration remotely at any time from 1 position per minute to 1 position per 24h.

— In case of failed transmission, the data is stored in the tracker and sent at the next connection. Up to 20,000 positions can be stored in the tracker and are not lost even if there is a GSM network failure.

— The counterweight is made of chromium coated steel. It has been specially designed so that it can lock the collar without any holes to any size within minutes. You don’t need to measure the neck-girth of the elephant (usually about 2m for an adult female and 3m for a male). Our collars are delivered with a length of 4m so as to fit any elephant and the excess is cut once fitted.

— The weight of one elephant collar is around 10kg, that is only 0.3 to 0.4% of the average bodyweight of an adult elephant. It varies according to neck-girth, proportionally to the size of the animal.

— The tracker is powered by an imported 10-year life Lithium battery pack.

— The battery level loses about 3% per year when the tracker is on stand-by mode and 10-20% per year with 4-6 positions per day. The actual life of the tracker depends on the number of transmissions per day, the level of the GSM signal, the temperature and physical damages to the collar.

— The battery level is monitored remotely every day and visible on the website and the mobile application, so you can adjust your configuration and save the life of the battery according to the specifications of your monitoring program and during the storage periods.

— Manufacture and maintenance of the collars are undertaken in Bangalore.

— Free technical support is available online by email.

— Technical assistance in the field is available upon request.

Once your ElephanTTrackinG account is created and you receive your personal password, you can access the website and discover its multiple functions:

— Activate or deactivate your trackers.

— Rename your trackers/animals.

— Create groups of animals that should appear together or separately on the map.

— Program the number and times of positions from 1 position per minute to 1 position per 24h. The configuration can be changed at any time.

— Within seconds, map the movements of the elephants during a selected period of time with the history function.

— Create a zone and use the Geofencing function.

— Download easily your data under Excel, PDF or HTML at any time.

— Your account and entire data are kept confidential on the server with a high security level.

Our prime motive is the conservation of wildlife and in our view, it is not a business nor an industry. With this non-profit philosophy, we have attempted to price the ElephanTTrackinG equipment and services at the lowest possible so that it can be used widely in India and South Asia by all of you who share the same concerns that guide us. However, since our products and services are sourced from various industries that do not all share our principles and motives, the more people will join us and use the system, the better we can control prices.

Our prices also depend on the evolution of foreign exchange rate that affects the cost of imported parts, and the number of collars per order. By joining ElephanTTrackinG, you not only acquire an exceptional tool but you also contribute to this effort.

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— The first step is to study with the help of a regular mobile phone the availability of GSM networks in the area where you plan to deploy the collars. This is crucial to decide which technology you need to use and which operator to select.

— The price of one elephant GPS collar is posted on our website and updated from time to time. Applicable sales taxes are to be added (18% GST in India). Contact us for a formal quotation.

— Payment is to be made in full at the time of order, by transfer or cheque.

— For each collar, you need to pay a service charge (see current prices) per year for your 24h/24 access to the server, the processing of your data, the download of the Android or iPhone application, the update of the website and applications, the storage and protection of your data in highly secured data centers.

— For each collar, you also need a post-paid SIM card (Nano SIM / 4FF. 12,3 x 8,8mm) to be chosen among the mobile operators with the best network in the area where you want to use the collar. This SIM card should allow Mobile data and roaming.

Mobile data is billed per volume of data transmitted, not by time. Each transmission represents a very small volume of data, so you should be billed only around Rs 200 per month (in India) directly by your operator. This may vary according to the number of positions acquired per day or due to roaming charges if the elephant crosses a state border.

— Once activated, send us your SIM cards along with the corresponding APN (Access Point Name). We will insert them in the tracker, test them and seal the tracker for waterproofing purposes. This phase is included in the initial cost of the collars.

— The shipping of the collars will be at your charge, calculated according to your location. Note that as per the IATA regulations on Lithium batteries, ElephanTTrackinG collars are not accepted on passenger flights. Therefore, shipping is either done on cargo flights, by road or sea.

— Fitting the collar and using the website are really simple. We will send you the Instruction Manual and provide free online assistance. However, if you need us to intervene in the field for technical or training purposes, write to us and let’s discuss it.

ElephanTTrackinG collars can be provided with international SIM cards that work with major GSM operators around the world. Using such SIM cards offers several advantages :

— You don't need to go through the time-consuming process of obtaining a local SIM card and sending it to us along with your order.

— International SIM cards work with major operators in most countries, so you are ready to deploy your collar wherever you are.

— This is very useful if you work near an international border and there is a chance that the collared elephant crosses the border: your collar will keep transmitting.

Note that there are restrictions on the use of international SIM cards in certain areas, especially in the North-East of India. In any case, it is still necessary to test the GSM network in the proposed area of deployment and to send us the result of your tests prior to your order. Check with us to confirm if your preferred GSM operator is included in the package included with the international SIM (Airtel in India) and ask for a quotation.

ElephanTTrackinG collars are equipped with the SIM cards of your choice--one more advantage over imported collars that are sealed from the factory.

As a rule, do your own tests in the field and share your observations with us so that we can decide the best option together.

Prices are subject to change. For exact costs, please ask for a quotation.

Payment in full and your activated SIM cards are required at the time of order. All our collars are fully tested with your SIM cards before delivery. The collars are active and can be tracked during delivery.

However, inadequate storage conditions (absence of GSM/GPS signal for long periods, overheating, extreme shocks, etc), mishandling (overuse of battery with Tracking While Moving mode, SIM card failure, etc), or accidental damages before or during deployment are your responsibillities.

We can service and repair your collars in Bangalore, so that only the damaged parts and replacement charges are billed (plus shipping). You will be sent a quotation to be approved beforehand.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: ElephanTTrackinG collars need both GPS and GSM signals. Always store the collars at moderate temperature (max. 30°C/86°F) in a dry ventilated place, with the module oriented towards the sky near a window or under a veranda but not under direct sunshine. Check that GSM signal is available and the SIM card is active.

WARNING: DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE MODULE AS IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS. Risks of fire, explosion and burn hazard. Do not recharge, short circuit, crush, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), incinerate the batteries or expose contents to water. Do not throw old ElephanTTrackinG collars. Send them back to us for recycling.