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First city in the US to pass an anti-drone resolution

Posted by David Anders on February 6, 2013 at 9:39pm

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Hi folks,

I just saw this on /. and couldn't believe it.  Has it received much press elsewhere?

"According to an Al-Jazeera report, 'Charlottesville, Virginia is the first city in the United States to pass an anti-drone resolution. The writing of the resolution coincides with a leaked memo outlining the legal case for drone strikes on U.S. citizens and a Federal Aviation Administration plan to allow the deployment of some 30,000 domestic drones.' The finalized resolution is fairly weak, but it's a start. There is also some anti-drone legislation in the Oregon state Senate, and it has much bigger teeth. It defines public airspace as anything above your shoelaces, and the wording for 'drone' is broad enough to include RC helicopters and the like."

 

Cheers,
David.

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  • John Hestness February 7, 2013 at 5:22pm

    I believe we are witnessing the first wave of anti-robotic backlash. Just wait until the humanoid ones start leaving the factory.  There is a much bigger discussion that needs to happen. 

  • Scott VanFossen February 7, 2013 at 9:39am

    Of course, FAA rules trump local laws, so this doesnt really mean anything.

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    Gary Mortimer February 7, 2013 at 1:12am

    There are now I believe 19 states with something on the cards a total of 30 bills. Matthew is working up a story for sUAS News right now.

  • Peter Meister February 7, 2013 at 12:29am

    Doesn't shock me I expected this to happen...

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