Drona (elephant)
| Species | Asian elephant |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1936 |
| Died | 1998 (aged 61–62) Balle, Heggadadevana kote, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation | Golden Howdah carrier |
| Years active | 1981–1997 |
| Predecessor | Airavatha |
Drona (c. 1936 – 1998) was one of the lead Dasara Elephants of the Jamboo Savari of Mysore Dasara. He carried the Golden Howdah for a record 18 years consecutive years between 1981 and 1997, before being electrocuted while grazing in 1998. Of all the carrier elephants since the 20th century, he is considered the best "because he possessed an excellent ability to learn and correct himself".