This decision follows an analysis of accident statistics. According to the department’s press service, the bulk of serious incidents is linked to vehicles crossing into the oncoming lane, a pattern that stands out in traffic reports and safety audits.
Unmanned aerial vehicle technology now enables monitoring of five traffic streams simultaneously. In addition to tracking movement, drones can identify license plates and rapidly relay information to the traffic police for timely intervention and enforcement.
The need for heightened supervision becomes especially clear during the summer months. More travelers head toward southern destinations, and in parallel, the volume of traffic incidents tends to rise. In the height of the season, Kuban’s traffic police record more than a dozen accidents each day, underscoring the risk profile on busy routes.
Drones are slated to patrol the most dangerous stretches of the M4 Don highway, including Krasnodar to Slavyansk-on-Kuban and Temryuk, as well as the Dzhubga-Sochi corridor and other critical segments. Such routes are known for heavy summer traffic and a higher likelihood of incidents, making real-time aerial oversight a potentially valuable tool for incident prevention and rapid response.
The department’s press service emphasized that the quadcopter program was developed through collaborative efforts with Kuban researchers, reflecting a local commitment to leveraging advanced technology for road safety. The intent is to integrate these aerial capabilities with existing ground patrols to create a more comprehensive traffic supervision framework that can adapt to seasonal fluctuations in travel patterns.
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