Cripes, Such Idiots: Helo Has to Make Emergency Landing After Colliding With Private Drone During Disaster Relief

Officials in Kerr County, Texas said a “drone operating in restricted airspace collided with a helicopter involved in emergency operations in Kerr County. 

“The helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing, and a critical piece of response equipment is now out of service until further notice,” the county said in a Facebook post on Monday night.

“This was entirely preventable. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are not suggestions. They are federal airspace rules designed to protect lives during emergency situations,” the county also said. “When you fly a drone in restricted areas, you’re not just breaking the law -- you’re putting first responders, emergency crews, and the public at serious risk.”