An Alice Springs man allegedly assaulted a police officer while being arrested over allegedly driving dangerously while drunk, NT Police said, after he was tracked by a drone.

Superintendent Antony Deutrom said about 10:30pm Wednesday, police used a drone to to track a car that was reported to be driving dangerously around the CBD.

He said police, through drone footage, saw the Holden Commodore stop on Todd St, and officers arrested the 19-year-old driver, who allegedly assaulted one officer as he was being secured in a police vehicle.

Supt Deutrom said he expected the man would be charged with assaulting a member of the police force, driving a motor vehicle unlicensed, driving in a dangerous manner, and driving with a high range blood alcohol content

“This sort of dangerous behaviour puts everyone on the roads and footpaths at risk,” he said.

Police are asking anyone with information on the alleged offences to contact them on 131 444, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.