PSA (USDA poster)
IF YOU FLY WE CAN'T
DRONES NEAR WILDFIRE ARE NOT SAFE!
Flying drones or UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) within or near wildfires without permission could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper the ability to protect lives, property, and natural cultural resources.
Fire managers may suspend aerial firefighting until unauthorized UAS leave the area, allowing wildfire to grow larger.
NJ.com: Planes over N.J. hit by lasers as hunt for drones continues
Several pilots flying over New Jersey reported their planes were hit by lasers in recent days, leading aviation officials to warn residents about the dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft.
It is unclear if the laser incidents are related or if they are linked to residents looking for drones in the night sky amid an FBI investigation of more than 3,000 reports of alleged unexplained drone sightings....
https://www.nj.com/news/2024/12/planes-over-nj-hit-by-lasers-as-hunt-for-drones-continues.html
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Police investigate potential done landing in New Jersey. @ai6yr