New drone policy rollout
Town of SylvaNorth Carolina- Detected
- Oct 22, 2026
- 24 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
Chief Sumner said Assistant Chief Robbie Carter completed FAA licensing requirements as a UAS pilot and was working with the Asheville Police Department's drone unit to implement policy and procedures for the Sylva Police Department's new drone. The report was informational in the Oct. 22, 2026 minutes and described implementation work already underway.
No solicitation was mentioned. The policy and procedure rollout remained open.
- Meeting date
- October 22, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Sylva
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