Officials Say Private Drones Hinder Aerial Firefighting

Private drones are hindering aerial firefighting as crews continue battling wildfires out West.
July 11, 2017

Private drones are hindering aerial firefighting as crews continue to battle raging wildfires across the West. In Boise, ID, local fire agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration have a message for drone hobbyists: "If you fly, we can't."

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