Vijayawada: In a move to expand technology-driven services, the state govt has decided to make drone services accessible to everyone. Marking a significant push towards integrating advanced technology in key service sectors, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched AP drone mart portal at the secretariat on Monday. Developed by AP Drone Corporation, the portal is designed to provide drone-based services across various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure development, and disaster management. Through this platform, farmers can use drones for pesticide spraying, crop monitoring, and other agricultural needs. The portal also supports services such as land surveys, site monitoring for large-scale projects, security surveillance, and mapping operations. These services, once limited to specialised entities, are now available to individuals and organisations across all districts in the state through the drone mart portal. The platform connects users directly with certified drone service providers, enabling citizens and govt departments to request services as required. Users can negotiate pricing with service providers, ensuring flexibility and affordability.Emphasising the importance of making drone services affordable and promote its widespread use, the CM also directed that the portal be further developed to expand the range of services offered in the future. He reiterated that democratizing access to drone technology will help accelerate development across sectors and regions.
