The Greater Chennai City Police (GCP) on Thursday, June 29, 2023 launched ‘Police Drone Unit’ for aerial surveillance over vast areas and quick detection of criminal activities.
Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force C. Sylendra Babu inaugurated the newly-created special unit at Besant Avenue, Adyar. The unit has been established at a two-storey building and functions with over 20 trained police personnel. At present, the drones are operated around Marina and Elliots beaches.
Mr. Babu said, “It is an important milestone for the Tamil Nadu Police. This project is the first-of-its-kind in the country. The unit was established at the cost of ₹3.6 crore.”
