Drones are not permitted in areas where there are forest fires

    Friday, 19 July 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The presence of drones near active fire zones poses a significant safety risk to firefighting efforts, particularly to the operations of waterbombers and other aerial firefighting equipment.

    The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding the public to refrain from operating drones in the vicinity of forest fires. The presence of drones near active fire zones poses a significant safety risk to firefighting efforts, particularly to the operations of waterbombers and other aerial firefighting equipment. Unauthorized drone use can result in fines and legal action.

     

     

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