Guiyang advances smart enforcement with drone system

Guiyang is accelerating the integration of air, space, and ground monitoring systems to strengthen oversight in the natural resources sector, with a focus on improving the detection of illegal mining and land use activities through smart technologies.

Bureau officials are photographed by a drone. [Photo/WeChat account of Guiyang bureau of natural resources and planning]

On March 27, a joint task force formed by the Guiyang bureau of natural resources and planning and the municipal public security unit conducted a field visit to Qingzhen to advance the construction of drone docking stations. The initiative aims to deploy intelligent enforcement equipment and enhance coordination between administrative and criminal investigations.

The team carried out on-site assessments in Weicheng town, evaluating key factors for drone station placement, including terrain conditions, airspace environment, signal coverage, power supply, and operational maintenance. Plans will take into account local resource distribution, high-risk zones for illegal activities, and ecological protection to ensure comprehensive drone patrol coverage.

A work meeting is held after the on-site assessment. [Photo/WeChat account of Guiyang bureau of natural resources and planning]

Technical support teams introduced how drones can be used for enforcement, covering operational workflows and standards for evidence collection. Discussions focused on equipment deployment, system calibration, data sharing, flight route planning, and cross-agency coordination. Authorities emphasized the importance of integrating drone surveillance data with public security systems to enable rapid case transfer and joint emergency response.