Hi-tech drone worth ₹6.5 lakh donated to Chittoor police

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The Chittoor constabulary received the donation of an precocious thermal surveillance drone by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, chairperson of the Apollo Group, present connected Friday (February 20). The high-end DJI Matrice 4T drone, valued astir ₹6.5 lakh, is intended for strengthening modern policing, surveillance and exigency effect successful the district.

Speaking to the media, Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi said the drone was equipped with high-resolution thermal imaging, RTK-enabled precision determination tracking and a multi-sensor camera system. It tin alert for up to 40 minutes continuously. The level besides features 360-degree obstacle detection and automatic avoidance, enabling safer and much close operations.

The drone volition assistance night-time surveillance, detection of suspicious movements, monitoring of wood and hilly terrain and faster recognition of victims during search-and-rescue operations. With optional loudspeakers and high-intensity searchlights, it tin enactment catastrophe response, nationalist announcements and assemblage management, the SP said.

Published - February 20, 2026 07:51 p.m. IST

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