If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drones over wildfires force firefighters to ground aircraft — delaying air drops, medevac flights, and putting lives at risk. Recreational drone pilots: Before you fly, check for wildfires and flight restrictions. If you see smoke, don’t launch. (Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2026 11:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9638280 |
| VIRIN: | 260423-O-NM884-9383 |
| Resolution: | 4032x3024 |
| Size: | 912.6 KB |
| Location: | US |
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