Drones to be used for highways surveillance

By Masood Sattar Khan
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Choudhry, credited for reviving the ministry by swiftly launching a number of projects for the benefit of the masses and promoting Made in Pakistan concept, has reckoned that the future depended on drone technology.

In a media talk, he pointed out that the next target of the Ministry was to use drones for traffic surveillance on highways on which hitherto a large chunk of amount was being spent on patrolling including fuel. 

"To start with surveillance from Motorway, I am in contact with the Minister of Communications,” he revealed, adding that it will be spread later on all motorways around the country. 

He emphasized that the use of drone technology will take over Pakistan’s agriculture implements that would practically benefit the growers. “These drones can be used for seeding, spraying and for crops surveillance,” the Minister stated.