Aerial support had to be halted during a fire fight in the state's south last week due to recreational drones — a problem firefighters say is becoming more common.
)WA firefighters say recreational drone users are putting lives at risk, flying too close to aerial water bomber s.
Emergency services say recreational drone users are putting firefighters at risk after a fleet of water bombers had to be grounded during a bushfire in southern Western Australia. "We've had several incidents recently where we've suspended operations for up to an hour or more waiting for clearance of the drone from the area."
"We don't have those assets over the fire, dropping water, and protecting the safety of the firefighters."Superintendent Buchan said a drone's maximum altitude often converged with the operational altitude of DFES aerial units, creating danger zones for pilots already flying in difficult conditions.
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