Park your drones as spring wildfire activity increases, Minnesota officials say
Minnesota’s wildland fire management agencies have reported more than 500 wildland fires throughout the state that have burned nearly 20,000 acres since the beginning of March. While drones may have incredible capabilities, using drones to capture photos and video during a wildfire is not worth the risk to firefighters or the public.
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3:30 pm, Apr. 9, 2021
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The use of any Unmanned Aircraft System, or drone, may be restricted within five miles of a wildland fire due to Temporary Flight Restrictions. Even without a TFR, drones pose an extremely dangerous risk to aircraft, a release said. (Submitted photo)