Ann Arbor officials passed strict drone controls on August 7. The rules set clear limits on city workers’ drone use and data handling from aerial operations.
“Because of my concerns around making sure that we were protecting the civil liberties of our citizens while we were also using this important technology, I spearheaded a budget amendment last cycle requiring council approval of a policy prior to expending any city money this cycle on drone technology,” said City Councilman Travis Radina according to DroneLife.
Under the new rules, drones must stay away from private spaces like houses and yards. Operators may need to switch off cameras when moving between work sites. These steps shield residents from unwanted surveillance…