Delhi Duo Develops AI Drone to Track Terrorists, Combat Pollution

• Prakhar Tripathi and Tushar Kotwal from Delhi developed an AI-powered defense drone system named 'Helious AI' with Indian Army assistance.
• The drone is designed to locate terrorists hidden in dense forests and ravines, particularly in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, aiding search operations.
• It also functions as an Artificial Intelligence camera to identify Air Quality Index hotspots in Delhi, providing data to the government and Pollution Control Board for pollution control.
• The system can be installed on car bonnets to alert drivers of obstacles up to 200 meters away during dense fog, enhancing road safety.
• The idea for the drone originated from a personal experience related to a terrorist incident in Jammu and Kashmir, inspiring the development with Indian Army support.

Why It Matters: A Delhi-based duo created an AI drone system to enhance national security by tracking terrorists and improving air quality.