LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Lawrence city commissioners reached a compromise with a group that doesn’t want the city to use drones.
More than 20 people asked the commission Tuesday to limit the city’s ability to add drones to its vehicle fleet or police department.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports the city currently has no plans to buy or use drones.
Commissioners refused to adopt a resolution banning drone purchases until the state implements statewide regulations for the devices. But they agreed to draft a statement saying city has no intention of using drones for the foreseeable future. And the city will develop a formal policy before using any drones in the future.
The proposal was supported by a Kansans for Responsible Drone Use, which believes drones could be used to violate civil rights.
