HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement authorizing commercial use of drone RESOLUTION NO. 16-679
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT TO OPERATE DRONE WITHIN FIVE
MILES OF AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2016, the Council referred a request from the owner of
Bottlesode Films to operate a drone, also known as a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS),
within five miles of the Ames Municipal Airport; and,
WHEREAS, since that time, staff has worked with the owner to collect his required
paperwork, and this includes his FAA sUAS pilot's license, proof of his sUAS registration, and
proof of insurance; and,
WHEREAS, all of these requirements are outlined in the regulations for sUAS that were
recently finalized by the FAA; and,
WHEREAS, staff found that the owner of Bottlesode Films has complied with all applicable
sUAS codes and standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the agreement with Bottlesode Films to operate a Small Unmanned Aircraft System within five
miles of the Ames Municipal Airport is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day ofNovember, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of November, 2016.