New bill aims to keep drones away from wildfire aircraft in NorCal

A bill moving through Congress could change how drone operators are required to acknowledge airspace safety rules — a measure that could directly impact wildfire response times in Northern California, where air tankers and helicopters are frequently deployed.

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New bill aims to keep drones away from wildfire aircraft in NorCal