Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Police Launch AI Drone Monitoring, SafeStay App
Andhra Pradesh Police introduced two technology tools to help officers do their work.
One tool is called the Centralised Drone Monitoring Portal.
It lets police watch live video from drones across the state on one dashboard.
The system uses artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.
The other tool is called SafeStay.
It gives police real-time information about people staying in hotels and paying guest accommodations.
Police say these tools can help prevent and investigate crimes and improve public safety.
They may also support traffic management, drug control and women’s safety.
Hotel representatives said the tools could help hotels, guests and police respond to emergencies more quickly.
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta launched the AI-based Centralised Drone Monitoring Portal in Guntur.
The portal lets police monitor live feeds from drones across Andhra Pradesh through one dashboard.
The SafeStay app gives police real-time information about guests in hotels and paying guest accommodations.
Police said the systems will support public safety, crime prevention, investigation, traffic management and women’s safety.
Hotel representatives said digital connectivity could improve safety and emergency response.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and Guntur district SP Vakul Jindal launched the systems with other police officials and attendees.
- What
- The police launched the AI-based Centralised Drone Monitoring Portal and unveiled the SafeStay app and its logo.
- When
- The launch took place on Tuesday.
- Where
- The programme was held at the Guntur SP office in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The initiatives aim to improve public safety, police efficiency, crime prevention, investigation, detection and emergency response.
- Drone portal
- The Centralised Drone Monitoring Portal provides a single dashboard for live feeds from drones across Andhra Pradesh.
- Artificial intelligence
- The portal uses AI-based monitoring and advanced analytics.
- SafeStay app
- SafeStay provides police with real-time information about guests in hotels and paying guest accommodations.
- Security controls
- The drone system includes secure surveillance and role-based access controls.
- Planned uses
- Police cited crime prevention, investigation, women’s safety, drug control, traffic management and preventive policing.
- Industry response
- Hotel representatives welcomed digital connectivity among guests, hotels and police.
- Participants
- Senior police officials, hotel representatives, technical experts and academicians attended the programme.
