It's undeniable that drones are an amazing way to enjoy some of the most stunning scenery that the U.S. has to offer. Wilderness areas, however, are designed to protect wildlife - and unfortunately, any motorized equipment - including drones - can disrupt or disturb protected animal populations. That's why Tread Lightly!, a national educational non-profit, has partnered … [Read more...] about “Respected Access is Open Access”: US Forest Service, TreadLightly!, and AirMap Partner to Help Drone Operators Find Legal Fly Zones
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Drones Hinder Wildfire Fighters But Help Elsewhere
For every 10 drone-related “good news” articles that blaze across the online media skyline every day, it’s almost universally true that the “one-bad-apple” drone groan will make the most headlines -- case in point, the series of unfortunate UAV events that may have prevented firefighters from properly dispatching water-laden helicopters while battling wildfires in … [Read more...] about Drones Hinder Wildfire Fighters But Help Elsewhere
