01.07.2025 19:13:00
Дата публикации
A pilot project has launched in Astana, integrating the Sergek smart surveillance system into unmanned aerial vehicles. The new technology enables drones to detect violations in real time and transmit data directly to law enforcement.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kazakhtelecom, and Sergek Group. Equipped with Sergek cameras, the drones can identify wanted vehicles, track debtors, and monitor other infractions autonomously.
According to police officials, drones will improve response speed and accuracy in urban environments. This is expected to reduce traffic incidents and enhance road discipline.
Kazakhtelecom chairman Bagdat Mussin emphasized that drones are becoming a core part of the country’s digital infrastructure. Their use extends beyond traffic control — including wildfire monitoring, forest surveillance, and public event security.
If testing proves successful, the project may scale to other cities and regions. Sergek Group CEO Yevgeny Kim believes this will elevate Kazakhstan’s digital security to a new level.
The expansion of surveillance aligns with national strategy. President Tokayev has called for the creation of Operational Control Centers and the launch of a “Safe City” system using AI-powered cameras.
Plans include connecting up to 3 million cameras nationwide — about 15 devices per 100 people. Currently, 1.4 million cameras are active, with 400,000 linked to control centers. The pilot also includes 19,000 facial recognition cameras.
However, civil society groups have raised concerns. The Eurasian Digital Foundation warns that biometric surveillance must be strictly regulated. It recommends banning data collection from open sources and limiting real-time access to law enforcement only.
EDF argues that such systems require public oversight and legal transparency. Even well-intentioned technologies can become tools of pressure if left unchecked.
Kazakhstan is approaching digital maturity. But progress must balance efficiency with privacy — not sacrifice one for the other.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kazakhtelecom, and Sergek Group. Equipped with Sergek cameras, the drones can identify wanted vehicles, track debtors, and monitor other infractions autonomously.
According to police officials, drones will improve response speed and accuracy in urban environments. This is expected to reduce traffic incidents and enhance road discipline.
Kazakhtelecom chairman Bagdat Mussin emphasized that drones are becoming a core part of the country’s digital infrastructure. Their use extends beyond traffic control — including wildfire monitoring, forest surveillance, and public event security.
If testing proves successful, the project may scale to other cities and regions. Sergek Group CEO Yevgeny Kim believes this will elevate Kazakhstan’s digital security to a new level.
The expansion of surveillance aligns with national strategy. President Tokayev has called for the creation of Operational Control Centers and the launch of a “Safe City” system using AI-powered cameras.
Plans include connecting up to 3 million cameras nationwide — about 15 devices per 100 people. Currently, 1.4 million cameras are active, with 400,000 linked to control centers. The pilot also includes 19,000 facial recognition cameras.
However, civil society groups have raised concerns. The Eurasian Digital Foundation warns that biometric surveillance must be strictly regulated. It recommends banning data collection from open sources and limiting real-time access to law enforcement only.
EDF argues that such systems require public oversight and legal transparency. Even well-intentioned technologies can become tools of pressure if left unchecked.
Kazakhstan is approaching digital maturity. But progress must balance efficiency with privacy — not sacrifice one for the other.
