Legislation Details

File #: 24-3248    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/22/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/4/2024 Final action: 6/4/2024
Title: Request for discussion and possible action of the Harris County Drones Program.
Department: Universal Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon, Executive Director & CIO

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action of the Harris County Drones Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County (the County) Universal Services (HCUS) has been engaged with County departments in using small, unmanned, or uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), also referred to as "drones" and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), since 2014. HCUS will discuss developing and implementing a countywide, non-law enforcement drone program as the technology continues evolving and County usage expands.

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_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service

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Precinct(s): Countywide

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Anticipated Court Date: June 04...

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