Police deploy drones to check on SOP compliance in public areas
Updated 2 years ago · Published on 09 Oct 2021 10:00AM
The PDRM Air Operations Drone Unit using a DJI Matrice 300 RTK drone to monitor crowds for SOP violators. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021
by Mohd Hazli ‘Bobo’ Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR – It is difficult for authorities to keep an eye on the public after most states transitioned into latter phases of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) that grant more freedom.
With more business premises opening, people are starting to go out after being “confined” for so long under various movement control orders (MCOs).
With the increasing movement of people in public areas and open spaces, it has been a challenge for the authorities to monitor compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Although most states will soon enter Phases 3 and 4 of the NRP, the Covid-19 daily tally remains above 9,000, with an average death toll of 100 people a day.
So, to aid the authorities, especially police, to check the people’s movement, drones are being deployed to provide real-time images of those who do not comply with rules and SOPs.
The Vibes’ photographer AZIM RAHMAN takes a closer look at recent police operations using drones around the Klang Valley. – The Vibes, October 9, 2021
Cops in the Air Operations Drone Unit always ensure the drones used work properly. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021 The DJI Matrice 300 RTK drone has a good range of aerial monitoring functions. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021The special police drone surveillance team has become the force’s third eye to monitor SOP compliance among members of the public. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021Cops assure members of the public that they do not need to worry if they see monitoring drones in public places. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021Drones used by police can also channel information through loudspeakers. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021The drones will not be used to take action against those flouting SOPs, but is aimed at educating and monitoring the public. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021Public areas and hotspots are target areas for drone-based monitoring by the police. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021The DJI Matrice 300 RTK drone model is capable of flying for 55 minutes with a transmission range of 15km. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021Monitoring using drones is seen as the best way to enable police to carry out enforcement with regard to SOP compliance. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, October 9, 2021
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