Police in Kingston say they’re restricting the airspace around the University District to prevent drones from causing safety issues over St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Police say they have obtained authorization to restrict the airspace by Transport Canada around Queen’s University. The restrictions will last from 8 a.m. on Friday, March 17, to 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 19.“In past years and events drones have been observed flying in contravention of Transport Canada safety rules, endangering pedestrians, interfering with vehicular traffic, and compromising the operations of police and other emergency responders,” police said in a news release.St.
“A party would be fine, but as soon as the behaviour steps up and we see projectiles or bad behaviour that’s when the enforcement kicks in and we’re going to be firm and fair this year.”
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