Drones in Rescue Operations

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Texas Flood Rescue Turned Nightmare

From the LA fires to the Texas floods, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations

Texas officials say private drones are interfering with flood rescue. This isn't the first time personal drones have caused issues during emergencies.

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How drones are helping – and hurting – Texas flooding rescue efforts

Amid rescue efforts after massive flooding in Texas, an illegal drone struck a helicopter involved in an emergency response in Kerr County.

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Drone Strikes Rescue Helicopter Amid Texas Flood Response

During high‑intensity, search-and-rescue missions a mid the July 4 flash floods in Central Texas’ Hill Country, a privately operated drone struck a rescue helicopter over Kerr County, officials confirmed.

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FAA issues temporary flight restriction in Hill Country

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for counties in the Hill Country ...

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How rescue efforts in Texas are being helped (and hurt) by drones

Williamson County, Texas, said it has also used drones as part of its search and rescue efforts. Why are flash floods so deadly? How to stay safe from their shocking power.

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Military Drones Support Lone Star State Flood Recovery

As of the latest update, the Texas Military Department reported a total of 525 rescues or evacuations, with 366 by air and ...

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UPDATE: Death toll rises to 84, 10 campers and a counselor still missing in Kerr County

As of 8:30 a.m. Monday, 75 deceased have been recovered in Kerr County, including 48 adults and 27 children. 15 adults and ...

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Helicopter emergency lands in Kerrville after being hit by private drone

A helicopter involved in emergency operations was forced to land in Kerrville after a private drone struck it Monday ...

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Ukrainian attack on beach in Russia's Kursk kills three, governor says

A Ukrainian drone attack on a beach in the Russian city of Kursk killed three people, including a Russian serviceman engaged ...

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