Bengaluru integrates drones and AI to revolutionize traffic management and reduce congestion

Bengaluru is pioneering the use of drones integrated with artificial intelligence to transform traffic management and reduce congestion in the city.

The Bengaluru traffic police have deployed drones for over a year, which assist in monitoring traffic conditions and coordinating manpower deployment more efficiently. M N Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Police (TRAFFIC), notes that this has directly contributed to easing traffic congestion.

Beyond real-time monitoring, these drones play a crucial role in training AI programs that calculate vehicle density, identify hazards, and assess pedestrian behavior. This dual use enhances the accuracy and responsiveness of traffic management systems.

"The drones are also used to train the traffic police’s new AI programmes, which can calculate vehicle density, identify hazards, and assess pedestrian behaviour," the reports state.

The AI systems developed through this integration analyze vehicle flow, detect road risks, and understand pedestrian behavior under various conditions, enabling smarter policing and proactive traffic control.

This technological integration is reshaping Bengaluru’s approach to its growing traffic challenges by bringing in efficiency, foresight, and smarter policing.

As urban congestion worsens, Bengaluru’s model offers a glimpse into how cities can leverage drones and AI to improve traffic flow and public safety.

Bengaluru traffic police have integrated drones and AI to enhance traffic management, improving manpower deployment and reducing congestion. The drones monitor vehicle density, hazards, and pedestrian behavior, while training AI systems to analyze traffic flow and risks, revolutionizing the city’s approach to growing traffic challenges.