Decision

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.