…fight against some of the most destructive wildfires in California history.
The Super Scooper-drone incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Flying drones near a wildfire is extremely dangerous. It is, in fact, a highly irresponsible, illegal activity…
The Super Scooper-drone incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Flying drones near a wildfire is extremely dangerous. It is, in fact, a highly irresponsible, illegal activity…
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Operating a civilian-flown drone in the midst of official firefighting efforts is a federal crime and punishable by up to 12 months in prison or a fine of up to $75,000.
According to the FAA website:…
https://laist.com/news/water-dropping-super-scooper-aircraft-is-grounded-after-colliding-with-a-civilian-drone
12 years mandatory no parole, with prejudice, because it grounded the plane.
Super Scoopers can fly quite low, scooping up water from the ocean to drench fires.
The Super Scooper holds 1,600 gallons of water and can refill in about five minutes.
Just a single grounded Super Scooper is a significant setback in the ongoing battle to contain these…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/10/drone-firefighting-aircraft-palisades-fire/77587949007/#
it's a sickness
I hope the person gets caught
Drone hobbyists want their 'killer' footage of the firestorm, so they can get clicks, or sell it.
No matter (in their minds) that their 'hobby' endangers the efforts to save lives, property and habitat, and prevent further spread of the firestorm 🔥.
Yikes! 😳
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Your daddy could be the. Local sheriff and the FAA will still let you know you FAFO.