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La Verne introduces ordinance to regulate drone launches and city‑property use
Summary
The council voted 5-0 to introduce by title an ordinance (chapter 8.37) that would regulate drone launching and landing on city property, interference with emergency operations, and privacy; the ordinance does not regulate airspace or pilot certification (FAA retains that authority).
The La Verne City Council on Dec. 15 introduced by title an ordinance creating chapter 8.37 of the municipal code to regulate unmanned aircraft systems (drones) on city property, focusing on launches and landings, interference with emergency operations and privacy concerns. The introduction and waiver of further reading passed 5–0.
Sergeant Francisco "Frankie" Cambero of the La Verne Police Department, who oversees the department’s UAS program, told the council the goal is to fill local gaps while respecting federal authority over navigable airspace. “This…
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