(TNS) — Ann Arbor now has an official city policy on use of flying drone cameras with the stated goal of reducing risks to people’s privacy, security and safety.
City Council voted unanimously Aug. 7 to adopt the policy, spelling out acceptable and unacceptable uses of drones for city government purposes, including aerial surveillance by the Ann Arbor Police Department and collection of video footage.
While drones already are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, the city policy institutes additional requirements and considerations that apply to city employees, third-party providers, consultants and volunteers…