In central Texas, catastrophic flooding has claimed at least 69 lives, with numerous individuals reported missing. Local officials have emphasized the danger posed by personal drones interfering with search and rescue operations. The Kerrville Police Department declared a no-fly zone for private drones and requested public cooperation to allow first responders to perform their duties. Drones, while useful for military assessments, can hinder rescue efforts when operated by civilians, underscoring the need for regulation in disaster areas.
Search and rescue operations continue in central Texas, where catastrophic flooding has killed at least 69 people, and dozens are still missing.
We know that people want to volunteer, but what we are starting to see is personal drones flying, which is a danger to aircraft, risking further operations.
Media-operated drones are interfering with official search and rescue drones, and there is a no-fly zone in Kerr County for private drones.
Drones are commonly used in military and law enforcement operations but civilian drone operators have hindered rescue operations during recent disasters.
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