Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
That Cabinet approve:
a) the adoption of a Drone Usage Policy as detailed at Appendix A of the report, with delegated authority being given to the relevant Directors to make necessary amendments to improve operational effectiveness within the first 12 months of its adoption;
b) the purchase and use of drone assets, primarily for use by NSDC in discharge of its relevant duties and services;
c) the training of Senior Responsible Officers for the deployment and maintenance of drone asset(s) across the Council; and
d) the creation of a fee schedule, to be reported to a future Cabinet, to allow NSDC to support other local authorities and public bodies.
Publication date: 12/11/2025
Date of decision: 11/11/2025
Decided at meeting: 11/11/2025 - Cabinet
Effective from: 15/11/2025
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