Pontiac — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is cautioning against unsafe usage of drones by hobbyists at this weekend's Woodward Dream Cruise, following "issues" law enforcement have seen with them in recent years.

Speaking at a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Sheriff's Office in Pontiac, Bouchard said that though using drones to record videos of the Dream Cruise is a "fun hobby" for many, they can pose safety risks.

As such, Bouchard urged people to adhere to federal laws mandating drones are flown at no higher than 400 feet. At last year's Dream Cruise, he said some drones were flying as high as 1,500 feet.

"Everything you can imagine will be out there," Bouchard said. "Cameras, drones, helicopters, dogs, cars, motorcycles, horses, bikes, pedestrian controls."

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