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Pitkin County officials tired of drone helicopters

1:03 PM, Jan 10, 2013   |    comments
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The remote-controlled helicopters are being used to give potential homebuyers a birds-eye view of property and for broadcasting bicycle races.

If passed, a new law would prohibit helicopters from filming in the area unless approved by the commissioners.

According to the Aspen Daily News, commissioners want to develop guidelines for granting or denying a permit.

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