According to officials, the plane collided with a privately-owned drone, causing significant damage to it.

Summary

A firefighting super scooper battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles collided with a privately-owned DJI drone, causing significant damage and delaying operations.

The FBI is investigating to identify the drone’s owner, as unauthorized drones near wildfires pose risks to firefighting efforts.

Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) are in place, but violations can lead to prosecution, fines, and jail time.

The damaged aircraft, one of only two available, is out of service until Monday.

  • IamSparticles@lemmy.zipEnglish
    251·
    2 days ago

    “I’d just like to stress, that technique, using that super scooper aircraft, are our most effective technique to fight fires like this, and when this happens, it puts everybody’s lives at risk,”

    Sure, but just think of the cool footage that person was getting! /s

    • Dlayknee@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 days ago

      Ngl, I’m kind of surprised the owner hasn’t already posted the “sick closeup footage” they shot online.