Rescue Drones Deployed Amid Texas, North Carolina Floods—But Hobbyists Are Grounded
2025-07-07 22:35:10
Main Idea
Unauthorized drones in Texas disrupted flood rescue efforts, prompting the FAA to impose no-fly zones to protect emergency operations.
Key Points
1. MQ-9 Reapers assisted in flood-impacted areas in Texas, but unauthorized drones posed hazards to rescue operations.
2. The FAA established no-fly zones over parts of Texas to protect emergency aircraft, requiring other aircraft to seek authorization.
3. Floods caused rivers like the Guadalupe to surge by up to 26 feet in 45 minutes, despite prior warnings from the National Weather Service.
4. Authorities in Texas and North Carolina warned the public against flying drones, as they interfered with rescue efforts and search operations.
5. Tropical Depression exacerbated flooding in North Carolina, leading to states of emergency in multiple counties.
Description
With emergency crews relying on drones to save lives in flooded areas of Texas and the Carolinas, authorities are imposing no-fly zones to keep out amateur pilots.
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