Egypt’s Ministry of Regional Development and Environment has signed a cooperation agreement with Drone Tech to implement a smart aerial surveillance system using drones powered by artificial intelligence and geospatial analysis, as part of efforts to modernize surveillance and improve public service delivery.
The system will enable real-time field monitoring and data analysis to support decision-making across the state, the department said in a statement.
Environment Minister Manal Awad said the project will strengthen monitoring of key areas that impact daily life, such as building violations, waste management, pollution tracking and especially the seasonal “black cloud” phenomenon.
The system will also be used to monitor encroachments into nature reserves, support reforestation efforts under Egypt’s 100 million tree plan, and strengthen environmental inspections and monitoring of public services.
The project will use advanced spectroscopic imaging techniques to analyze and track sources of pollution with high precision, and is part of a broader effort to integrate cutting-edge technology into government operations, the ministry said.
Awad described the initiative as a “qualitative leap forward” in the supervisory system and a step towards advancing Egypt’s digital transformation agenda and Vision 2030 goals.
Meanwhile, Drone Tech Chairman Mohamed Shehata Youssef said the company will provide full technical support for the rollout, noting that this project is the first in collaboration with the ministry.
He added that the deployment will be carried out in stages in each Egyptian governorate, based on priority areas and in coordination with relevant authorities, to strengthen the monitoring and regulatory mechanisms.
