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Buena Park to run one‑night drone pilot for July 4 fireworks enforcement; council stresses public notice
Summary
The council approved a targeted one‑night drone pilot (line‑of‑sight operations with a city pilot and contractor) for July 4 illegal‑fireworks enforcement; the vendor quote was $2,250 and the department said the effort is reactive and intended as a deterrent with robust public notification.
The City Council endorsed a one‑night pilot program to use a contracted unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for targeted illegal‑fireworks enforcement on July 4 between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. The pilot uses one DJI Mavic 3 operated under line‑of‑sight with a city pilot and contractor visual observer; the vendor Eagle Eye Services quoted $2,250 for the service.
Purpose and limitations: Chief Frank Nunes said the pilot is…
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