Mumbai: Mumbai police will press into service six drones to monitor crowds during Ganesh visarjan at Girguam Chowpatty, Shivaji Park, Juhu Chowpatty, Versova, Madh Island and Marve beach. Last year, cops had used two drones at Juhu and Girgaum. This time round, drones will be fitted with high-resolution cameras.
Police officials said the civil aviation ministry gave its clearance for the drones but with restriction on how high they can fly. Officials refused to divulge details of the height, though.
Police have outsourced the task to a private electronic company that specializes in drone shoots for movies, marriage ceremonies and other parties. The experts along with cops will operate the drones, which will be monitored from makeshift control rooms in respective areas.
Police have banned flying of drones in the city, particularly on the eve of the coming festive season.
14/09/15 Ahmed Ali/Times of India
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Police officials said the civil aviation ministry gave its clearance for the drones but with restriction on how high they can fly. Officials refused to divulge details of the height, though.
Police have outsourced the task to a private electronic company that specializes in drone shoots for movies, marriage ceremonies and other parties. The experts along with cops will operate the drones, which will be monitored from makeshift control rooms in respective areas.
Police have banned flying of drones in the city, particularly on the eve of the coming festive season.
14/09/15 Ahmed Ali/Times of India
