Information Regarding the New Drone Purchased by the Council’s IT Department
Geoffrey Moffett made this Freedom of Information request to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding.
Dear Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council,
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
In a social media post at 12 noon on 16th May 2024, a social media page connected with Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council stated that the Council’s IT department had invested in a new drone. I want to request the following information regarding this drone:
1. Drone Model and Specifications:
Please provide the make and model of the drone. Include all technical specifications related to this drone.
2. Cost of the Drone:
How much did the drone cost?
3. Purchase Date:
When was the drone purchased?
5. Drone Weight:
What is the weight of the drone?
6. Committee Meeting Information:
Can you provide details of the committee meeting(s) where the expenditure for this drone was approved? This should include dates, minutes, and any related documents.
7. Operator ID Connection:
Who is the operator ID connected to? Is it registered under Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council? If not, please disclose the registered entity or individual.
8. Adherence to Visual Line of Sight Principles:
It has been noted that the drone was flown at night with reduced visibility. Did the operator adhere to the primary visual line of sight principles as required by regulatory guidelines? Where were the takeoff and landing points?
9. Training and Certification:
What training and certification have the drone operators received?
Are there records of the completion of this training?
10. Purpose of the Drone:
What is the primary purpose of the drone purchased by the IT department?
Are there any specific projects or tasks the drone has been used for since its purchase?
11. Insurance Coverage:
Is the drone insured? If so, please provide details of the insurance policy.
What type of coverage is included in the insurance policy (e.g., liability, damage, theft, third-party liability)?
12. Insurance Provider:
Which insurance company is providing the coverage for the drone?
What is the duration of the insurance policy?
13. Compliance with Aviation Regulations:
How does the council ensure compliance with national and local aviation regulations and guidelines?
14. Usage Logs:
Can you provide usage logs for the drone, including dates, times, locations, and purposes of each flight?
15. Public Safety and Community Impact:
How does the council ensure that the drone operations do not pose a risk to public safety?
Have there been any public consultations or community impact assessments related to the use of the drone?
Yours faithfully,
Geoffrey Moffett
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Dear Aileen Devlin,
I am writing to follow up on a Freedom of Information (FOI) request I submitted on 16 May 2024. It has now been two months since the initial submission, and I have yet to receive an update or any form of communication regarding the status of my request.
As you are aware, the statutory time limit for responding to FOI requests is 20 working days. Given that this period has long since elapsed, I am concerned about the delay and the lack of response. Could you kindly provide an update on the status of my FOI request and inform me of the expected timeframe for receiving the requested information?
I would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your swift response.
Yours sincerely,
Geoffrey Moffett
Dear Sir/Madam
Please see attached correspondence for your attention.
Kind regards
Romana
Romana Khaoury
Information Governance Officer
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