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2025: UAV use begins to clean traffic lights and traffic cameras from dirt
In December 2025, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched a pilot project to clean up road signals, traffic lights and cameras using unmanned aerial vehicles in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The technology replaces the use of aerial towers and other heavy equipment.
As part of the first phase of the project, the tests were conducted at the intersection of Marrakesh and Rebat streets, according to Abdullah Ali Lutah, director of the RTA's roads and facilities maintenance department. To ensure safety, traffic on the site was temporarily stopped. According to the RTA, the drone cleared one side of the road sign in three to four minutes, reducing the total operation time by 25 to 50%. Preliminary cost savings are estimated at 15%, and with the development of technology can reach 25%.
According to The Times of India, the use of drones increases safety for personnel, reduces operating costs and contributes to environmental tasks. The effect is achieved by reducing fuel and water consumption, as well as reducing emissions into the atmosphere.
The project was a development of previous RTA initiatives, in which drones were already used to clean the facades of metro stations and trams in Dubai. This made it possible to reduce the need for human labor while maintaining the high quality of work.
Abdullah Ali Lutah said the next phase of the pilot program will focus on working out cleaning methods and minimizing traffic interference. Safety and operational efficiency remain priorities.
The introduction of drones into routine maintenance processes optimizes RTA operation and contributes to improving the reliability of Dubai's road network. According to The Times of India, the project reflects the city's strategy to implement smart solutions that combine efficiency, security and sustainability, demonstrating the transformative role of technology in urban infrastructure.[1]
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