Dehradun:The Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) Institute here has taken up an initiative to train the local police officials in drone technology to enhance their competency in dealing with terrorist activities in the future. So far, the first batch comprising of UP Anti-Terrorism Squad has availed 'special technical training related to drones'. Under this training, the officials have reportedly been trained in dealing with potential threats from drones as well as certain techniques like collecting data with the help of servicing drones.
Speaking about the significance of this initiative, Uttarakhand ITDA Director Amit Sinha said, "The speed with which drones are being used at present, it has become very important to control the illegally operated drones. It is also important to secure the data as fast as possible while tackling certain security problems we may face as a nation and reach it to its respective operators. The drones will also make it easier to monitor Law and Order in a better and more effective way."
He further said that in today's age, CCTV cameras are a preliminary tool for the police officials to dive into any investigation and if this is coupled with expertise over drones, the competency of the officers will be unmatched. "This is the reason why it is important to have knowledge of drone technology, service license, and other related technologies for the police and related agencies. It can help us sense and avoid several dangerous incidents in advance since drones have also become an active tool for the perpetrators and terrorists to execute their crimes," he added.