Originally Posted by
Chock Puller
What is the place for Drones in a response to a disaster like western North Carolina and the Hill Country of Texas following catastrophic flooding or tornado outbreaks?
Drones have already been incorporated into a number of public/volunteer first responder departments and groups for several years now. And from discussions in Texas, the TX National Guard is also operating MQ Reaper drones over the flooded areas for search missions.
Originally Posted by
MechEngr
I favor a shared solution;
Except there is already a shared solution: simply follow the rules. However, it seems the typical recreational drone aviator along with a few certified recreational airplane aviators can't read or comprehend a TFR.