[Adopted 12-8-2020 by Ord. No. 9248]
A.
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS)
VISUAL OBSERVER
For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:
The government and agencies of the United States of America,
the State of Oklahoma, Canadian County, Oklahoma, and the City of
E1 Reno.
An aircraft, powered aerial vehicle, or other device without
a human pilot on board, the flight of which is controlled either autonomously
by on-board computers or by remote control of a pilot operator on
the ground or in another vehicle or aircraft, and all associated equipment
and apparatus. This definition includes devices commonly referred
to as a "drone," "remote-controlled aircraft," and "model aircraft."
A person who is designated by and is in communication with
the operator, who is in control of the UAS, for assisting the operator
to avoid other air traffic, objects aloft or on the ground.
B.
All UAS operations must be conducted in strict compliance with all
Federal Aviation Administration regulations applicable to the particular
operation.
(1)
All persons operating a UAS within the corporate limits of the
City are required to abide by all rules and regulations as set forth
in federal law and associated waivers. These include, but are not
limited to:
(2)
All persons operating a UAS within the City will present proof
of compliance with federal or state law, or municipal ordinance, upon
request by a City official.
(3)
No person shall launch, land, or operate a UAS from any property
owned or controlled by the City unless such area is designated for
this specific purpose, i.e., Mustang RC Field, or is otherwise authorized
by the City.
(4)
No person shall operate a UAS over any public gathering as part
of a special event governed by the El Reno City Council without prior
notice of intent to take such action, providing proof of compliance
with all applicable federal laws, and after receiving authorization
in the form of a special event permit issued by the City.
(5)
No person shall launch, land, or operate a UAS from private
property unless such person is the owner of said property or is in
possession of demonstrative evidence that such permission has been
granted.
(6)
No person shall operate or give permission to another to operate
a UAS in a reckless or negligent manner to endanger the health, safety,
welfare, or property of any person.
(7)
No person shall operate a UAS in any manner as to be a nuisance,
trespass, or harass any person or animal.
(8)
No person shall operate a UAS while under the influence of alcohol
or any drug that affects the person's ability to safely operate the
UAS.
(9)
No person shall operate a UAS in a manner in which to interfere
with emergency response activities such as disaster relief, any type
of accident response, law enforcement activities, firefighting, or
disaster recovery efforts.
