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Photos: Drones to tackle mosquito menace in Chennai

Last updated on - Mar 5, 2022, 11:26 IST
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The civic body has marked mosquito hotspot as requiring control measures.

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At present, drones are hired on a short-term basis whenever there is a rise in cases of mosquito-borne diseases.

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For use from February 28 to March 14, the civic body has hired drones designed by Anna University’s avionics department.

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The total cost of using two drones for 15 days is Rs 12.39 lakh.

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It will cost the corporation approximately Rs 3 crore to use the drones for a year.

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A civic official briefs minister for municipal administration KN Nehru about drone spraying larvacide. (ANI Photo)

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What is the actual cost of a drone.if u buy a new one ????
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