Drones banned over Augusta during Masters
Friday, March 20, 2015
| Pos | Name | Thru | Today | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,800,000 | 600 | -18 | |
| 2 | $880,000 | 270 | -14 | |
| 2 | $880,000 | 270 | -14 | |
| 4 | $480,000 | 150 | -12 | |
| 5 | $400,000 | 120 | -11 |
The fight against technology took to the skies this week as the Augusta-Richmond County Commission banned drones over Augusta, Ga., for nearly two weeks in early April.
The new ordinance will be in effect April 2-13, lasting from a week before the Masters to the Monday after the event at Augusta National Golf Club.
The Federal Aviation Administration holds general jurisdiction over drones, but the commission determined it had specific public health and safety issues, citing the Boston Marathon as an example of a public gathering and/or famous sports venue that has experienced an incident of violence.
With the Masters being the biggest golf event on the calendar, the commission understandably wants to protect the event and the largess that it brings to the community each year.
The ordinance was passed Tuesday but does not have an ordinance number yet.
The FAA has been tasked with drafting proposed regulations by September, and the Augusta-Richmond County Commission has indicated it can extend the ban, if necessary.
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