Posted on 09/26/2014 3:42:53 PM PDT by markomalley
County Executive Isiah Leggett has grounded Montgomery’s plans to experiment with drones as a tool for firefighters and police, calling the idea “not ready for prime time.”
A group of officials, led by chief innovation officer Dan Hoffman, told a County Council committee earlier this month that they had purchased four small, commercially available helicopter-style models of the unmanned craft to assess their possible use at fire scenes or during police emergencies.
Council members, expressing concern about privacy and other issues, said they wanted staff to return with a firm set of policies and protocols covering drone use. On Tuesday, several members, including Roger Berliner (D-Potomac-Bethesda) and Phil Andrews (D-Rockville-Gaithersburg), codified their reservations by introducing a resolution calling on Leggett to produce guidelines.
But Leggett (D) said Friday that he has set aside the project indefinitely.
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Well, that’s a relief. Next thing you know, the county would be droning the three Republicans who actually live there.
Maryland “Freak State” PING!
Actually, there were four. But I moved out in '96........
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