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FAA Investigates Drone Damage to Firefighting Aircraft Over Palisades Fire

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FAA Investigates Drone Damage to Firefighting Aircraft Over Palisades Fire

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  • The FAA reported that a firefighting aircraft was damaged by a drone while responding to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
  • Fire officials stated that the aircraft successfully landed after colliding with the drone.
  • The FAA will conduct an investigation and has enacted several Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in the region.
  • Individuals disobeying flight restrictions during wildfires face criminal charges and fines up to $75,000.
  • Currently, 10 fatalities and significant property damage have resulted from the fire, with potential losses estimated at up to $57 billion.

For the full article, visit The Hill.

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