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Agra's Taj Mahal Gets Anti-Drone Security Upgrade To Protect Monument

The timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal now has a modern guardian. While photography is still permitted within guidelines, drone enthusiasts should steer clear — the skies above the Taj are now strictly off-limits

Taj Mahal is One of India's most iconic monument Photo: Shutterstock
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In a move to bolster security around India’s most visited monument, an advanced anti-drone system has been deployed within the premises.

Installed by the Uttar Pradesh Police, the high-tech system is designed to detect and disable any drone that ventures into the restricted airspace around the Taj Mahal. The technology employs a combination of radio frequency and GPS signal jamming to neutralise aerial intrusions swiftly and effectively. Although the system is capable of covering an 8-kilometre radius, surveillance is currently focused on a 500-metre perimeter to ensure minimal interference and maximum precision.

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