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Delhi to Deploy Drones on Major Arterial Roads to Ease Traffic
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 10:03 PM
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The capital will use aerial drones to monitor key routes, aiming for smoother traffic flow, officials said.
Delhi's traffic management authority announced a plan to deploy aerial drones over the city's main corridors to improve traffic flow.
The drones will stream live video to a central control room, allowing officials to spot congestion, accidents or illegal parking in real time.
This move is part of a broader smart‑city initiative intended to reduce peak‑hour bottlenecks and enhance commuter safety.
Authorities emphasized that the drones will operate under strict safety protocols and in coordination with the police and transport departments.
Pilot deployments are expected to start within weeks on routes such as Ring Road, Ashram Marg and the Outer Ring Road.
The drones will stream live video to a central control room, allowing officials to spot congestion, accidents or illegal parking in real time.
This move is part of a broader smart‑city initiative intended to reduce peak‑hour bottlenecks and enhance commuter safety.
Authorities emphasized that the drones will operate under strict safety protocols and in coordination with the police and transport departments.
Pilot deployments are expected to start within weeks on routes such as Ring Road, Ashram Marg and the Outer Ring Road.