Drones: Mapping Lands, Fighting Crimes and Boosting Agriculture | 27 Dec 2023

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According to officials, Drones are becoming integral to Haryana’s governance strategy, from enhancing traffic and crime surveillance to revolutionising agricultural practices.

Key Points

• In a meeting conducted by the Drone Imaging and Information Systems of Haryana (DRIISHYA) Limited, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal explored the ways to harness the potential of drone technology across diverse sectors.
• To cater to the increasing demand, the agency is collaborating with DCP Traffic, Gurgaon and will be introducing drone-based land surveying on national highways.
• The agency is also set to augment its fleet with 20 new large-scale drones and six specialised agricultural drones designed for nano-fertiliser spraying demonstrations.
• DRIISHYA saw a recent recruitment drive of 20 drones and 16 co-pilots with rigorous examinations conducted in partnership with Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal (Sonipat).