In a pioneering initiative, the Lucknow police will deploy AI-enabled drones for traffic management during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. These drones will provide live aerial surveillance of traffic hotspots and utilize predictive analytics to foresee congestion patterns, allowing for proactive measures to be taken. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, the drones will monitor traffic density, vehicle flow, and identify violations such as wrong-side driving and illegal parking. DCP (Traffic) Raveena Tyagi emphasized that this integration aims to shift traffic management from reactive to proactive, enhancing commuter safety and reducing travel times. The real-time data from the drones will be linked to the city’s traffic control room, facilitating quicker responses to incidents and unexpected traffic build-ups during the matches.