US Edition‘Entirely Preventable’: Drone Collides with Rescue Helicopter During Kerr County Flood Search Efforts
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 7 – A privately operated drone collided with a rescue helicopter, grounding hobbyist drones and disrupting emergency operations amid flood response with over 90 deaths reported, officials said.
- On Monday, professional drones aided flood rescue efforts in Texas and North Carolina, but a private drone collision led to grounding all personal drones under FAA restrictions.
- Heavy overnight rain caused the Guadalupe River to surge 26 feet in 45 minutes, leading to deadly flash floods in Kerr County, Texas, and flooding in North Carolina from Tropical Depression Chantal.
- Over 84 deaths, including 27 at Camp Mystic, with over 800 rescued, as emergency teams continue flood response efforts in Kerr County.
- Following the drone collision, Kerrville officials enforced a federal no-fly zone and warned violators face fines, highlighting safety measures after the incident.
- Future disaster responses rely on military and professional drones for mapping and locating victims, emphasizing the need for strict no-fly zones to ensure airspace safety.
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