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Drone Warning

An infographic on drone incursions during wildfires, urging caution, with stats and a silhouette of a person holding a drone.

If you fly, we can't.

There have been 13 reported drone incursions in 2024, at this time last year there were 6 incidents.

Firefighting aircraft fly at very low altitudes, typically just a couple of hundred feet above the ground, the same altitude as UAS flown by members of the public and others. This creates the potential for a mid-air collision or pilot distraction that could result in a serious or fatal accident.

Please allow our wildland firefighters in the air and on the ground to do their job without unnecessary interruption or threats to their safety.

Responsible use tips https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../aviation/uas/responsible-use