HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement authorizing commercial use of drone near Ames Airport RESOLUTION NO. 16-693
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING COMMERCIAL USE OF
SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (DRONE)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2016, the City Council referred a request from Rod Bodholdt,
owner of B&G Productions, 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 Mr. Bodholdt to collect his required
paperwork, which includes his FAA sUAS pilot's license, proof of this sUAS registration, and proof
of insurance; and,
WHEREAS, staff found that B&G Productions has complied with all applicable sUAS codes
and standards, and has drafted an agreement with B&G Productions to give permission to operate
within the five-mile radius of the Ames Airport; and,
WHEREAS, this proposed agreement is identical to the two previous contracts approved by
the Council for drone operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Agreement with B&G Productions to operate a drone within five miles of the Ames
Municipal Airport is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 131h day of December, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of December, 2016.