Cranbrook council has approved a drone bylaw program for monitoring city land and properties.
Bylaw services manager Paul Heywood says they will be able to keep an eye on tough to access areas.
“The drone will become a useful tool for us to find obscure locations and patrol certain locations,” he said.
He says bylaw officers are getting well versed on the equipment.
“Our officers have been training on the drone for quite a while now and have become very adept at it. It’s a lot more mobile than bikes or even a truck going out into the country roads.”
The city has also completed a privacy impact assessment to adhere to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The city will be ensuring the drone use adheres to Transport Canada regulations concerning flight paths, weight and safety measures.
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