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Keep your drones away

Dangerous use of drones is on the radar of Kamloops airport authorities.

Coun. Ken Christian, who sits on the airport board, said they are working with the city to ensure the public understands the risk. Christian said drone technology has advanced to the point where the devices can fly higher, posing greater hazards to aviation.

The hazard exists not only in the immediate vicinity of Fulton Field.

“They do have the potential to interfere with aviation,” Christian said. “People should not be flying drones around Crestline and around McArthur Island.”

Transport Canada launched a public campaign earlier this month called #NoDroneZone, intended to inform drone flyers of safe and legal operation.

Rules can vary according to location, with a key stipulation about airports – flying drones is not recommended within a nine-kilometre radius of airports, heliports and seaplane bases. Doing so requires a permit from Transport Canada.

NewsKamloops.com



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