Introduce new law regulating drone use in Richmond

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In Plain English

Richmond currently has no specific rules governing where and how people can fly drones within city limits. The proposed law would create the city's first regulations for unmanned aircraft systems. If approved after a second reading, drone operators must follow new local rules in addition to federal aviation requirements.

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Votes

approved first reading of the ordinance

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember McLaughlin
Passed

6 to 0

Ben ChoiAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye
Eduardo MartinezAbstain
Jovanka BecklesAye
Tom ButtAye