People were warned not to fly their aerial photography platforms leading up to Hurricane Harvey. The FAA knew that onlookers by drone would be a hazardous problem for the incoming hurricane and post hurricane relief efforts.
FAA: Stop Flying Drones Near Harvey Damage
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA warned against unauthorized drone flights during and after Hurricane Harvey due to the hazard they posed to emergency relief efforts.
- Flying a drone without authorization near a disaster area could lead to significant fines and violate various laws, even without a Temporary Flight Restriction.
- The warning aimed to prevent interference with first responders, allowing them to save lives and property unimpeded.
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