These days they come in all shapes and sizes and the prices have been steadily coming down, but before you tuck one under the tree for someone, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Most cities in Northwest Florida do not have specific regulations for the unmanned aerial vehicles.
One city, Defuniak Springs, created an ordinance for drones in May.
In order to use a drone on city property, a pilot must ask the council for official permission and notify the assistant city manager and Defuniak Spring Police four hours before the flight …
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WEAR-TV (Florida, South Alabama) | Dec. 6, 2016