CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders passed a new policy for drones as student drone clubs gain popularity.
Requirements for drones on school property include keeping them below 400 feet in the air and slower than 100 mph.
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CMS employees must get written permission for drone programs and have a special certification.
The programs must have a learning component, and nobody will be allowed to use drones for recreation on school property.
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