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State Water Board recognizes new unmanned aerial vehicle program in Division of Water Rights
Summary
The State Water Resources Control Board honored staff who designed and implemented the agency's first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program for enforcement use, citing safety benefits in remote enforcement work including cannabis investigations.
The State Water Resources Control Board opened its Aug. 5 meeting by honoring Division of Water Rights staff who led a multi‑year effort to stand up an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program for enforcement. Robert Cervantes of the division described the project as a two‑year effort that produced certified pilots, an operations manual and legal reviews to ensure compliance with federal…
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