Telangana police use AI-powered drones with facial recognition for Hyderabad street patrolling

Telangana police are increasingly deploying camera-equipped drones in routine operations. Over the past week, at least two such instances were recorded in Hyderabad’s Malkajgiri region. And these drones are likely powered by AI and facial recognition technology (FRT), according to recent public and media statements by Malkajgiri Commissioner B.