So I just read that an unauthorized drone hit a super scooper plane fighting the Palisades Fire near Malibu. It left a hole in the wing and grounded the plane for five days! The FBI is investigating and even set up a tipline. IDK who thought flying a drone there was a good idea, but it sounds serious. Anyone know more about what happens in situations like this?
Yeah, I saw that too. Apparently, it’s a federal crime to fly drones near wildfires. They can fine you up to $75k for it.
Paden said:
Yeah, I saw that too. Apparently, it’s a federal crime to fly drones near wildfires. They can fine you up to $75k for it.
Wait, $75k? That’s insane. But I guess it makes sense if it’s risking lives.
Paden said:
Yeah, I saw that too. Apparently, it’s a federal crime to fly drones near wildfires. They can fine you up to $75k for it.
Yeah, and you can even go to prison for a year. People don’t realize how serious it is.
The plane got repaired fast though. I read it’s back in action now, pending FAA approval.
Corey said:
The plane got repaired fast though. I read it’s back in action now, pending FAA approval.
Good to hear! Those planes are so important for fighting fires. Can’t believe someone would mess with that.
Does anyone know what a ‘super scooper’ actually does? I’m kinda clueless here.
Dawson said:
Does anyone know what a ‘super scooper’ actually does? I’m kinda clueless here.
They scoop water from lakes or bays and drop it on fires. Super handy for wildfires!
Dawson said:
Does anyone know what a ‘super scooper’ actually does? I’m kinda clueless here.
Yep, they can refill really quickly by skimming water surfaces. Super efficient in wildfire zones.
The FBI is really cracking down on this. They’ve arrested three people already for drone incidents over the fires.
Arie said:
The FBI is really cracking down on this. They’ve arrested three people already for drone incidents over the fires.
Crazy! I didn’t know they arrested people for this. But good, honestly. People need to think before flying drones there.
Arie said:
The FBI is really cracking down on this. They’ve arrested three people already for drone incidents over the fires.
Totally agree. The fact that they had to ground planes because of drones is wild. Who even does that?
So 48 drones were spotted over the wildfire zones? That’s a LOT. Are people just clueless or what?
Ellis said:
So 48 drones were spotted over the wildfire zones? That’s a LOT. Are people just clueless or what?
Probably clueless. Or just thinking they’ll get cool footage without realizing the risk.
Ellis said:
So 48 drones were spotted over the wildfire zones? That’s a LOT. Are people just clueless or what?
Exactly. It’s not just dangerous—it’s dumb. They’re literally risking lives for a video.