Drone Policing Takes Off in Vizag: A Game Changer in Urban Crime Surveillance and Smart Policing
Vizag Police Embrace Drone Policing for Smarter Crime Prevention In a decisive push toward technology-enabled policing, the Visakhapatnam City Police have launched a comprehensive drone surveillance program aimed at enhancing crime detection, deterring antisocial behaviour, and ensuring better public safety across the city. The move, initiated by Commissioner of Police Shanka Brata Bagchi , marks a critical step in transforming Vizag into a model city for tech-driven law enforcement . One Drone Per Station: Strategic Coverage and Real-Time Surveillance Under the new initiative, each police station within the city limits has been equipped with a drone , ensuring geographical coverage and quicker response across jurisdictions. Currently, the department is operating: 1 Mars T6 Indian-made drone 20 Matrix 4T drones These drones are capable of both day and night vision , equipped with searchlights, high-resolution cameras, and sirens . The Mars T6, for instance, can captur...