Comment from Gabriel Kelley
Gabriel KelleySupportUnion
Summary: Gabe Kelley, a conductor at Union Pacific, supports the proposed restriction on drones near fixed site facilities. He argues that drones create dangerous distractions for workers handling heavy equipment, and that removing them will improve workplace safety.
My name is Gabe Kelley. I have been a conductor with Union Pacific for 2 years. My job requires a great deal of concentration and accuracy when I’m on the ground directing the movement of thousands of tons of heavy equipment. One wrong move could cost me my life. Being distracted by a drone or a camera could cause me to loose concentration for a split second and end in serious or fatal injury. The elimination of drones is a start to a less distracted work place and a safer work environment.
Thank you for your time.