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Carson approves drone ban as city vies for NFL teams
Rendering released by the city of Carson of a proposed NFL stadium.
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The Carson City Council Tuesday evening approved a measure that outlaws drone flights over stadiums.
Members voted 4-0 on an ordinance that bans the unmanned aircraft from flying lower than 400 feet within a half-mile of any large venue. Violators could be hit with a misdemeanor.
The move comes as the city vies to get the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders to move to a proposed NFL-quality stadium.
"The city of Carson has taken it upon itself to put forward our best effort to convey to the NFL that we're ready for prime time and we're going to do our part to make sure that we have one of the safest stadiums in all the United States,” Mayor Albert Robles told KPCC.
Carson is also home to StubHub Center, where the L.A. Galaxy plays.
Robles said the ordinance will get a second reading in January before it goes into effect.
Other stadiums across the country have passed similar bans, including Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers.
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