House Bill Would Ban Drones Near Cops, Firemen, Natl Guard and Utility Workers

You couldn’t fly a drone around police officers, firefighters or the military under legislation introduced in the Michigan House.

State Representative Kurt Heise is sponsoring the bills and wants to be proactive as more people begin using drones recreationally.

He fears, in the not-so-distant future, someone could use a drone to spy on a hostage situation – which could lead to someone getting hurt.

A second bill would prohibit drones from flying near prisons.

Heise says that bill was prompted by an incident at an Ohio prison where a drone dropped drugs into the prison yard causing a brawl.

The legislation is awaiting a hearing in a House committee, which Heise chairs.