Hobbyists trying to capture pictures with their drones are standing in the way of emergency services, authorities said.
This Oklahoma casino resort is one of the biggest employers in its town -- and now largely underwater But hobbyists trying to capture pictures with their drones are standing in their way, authorities said.The Tulsa Police Department posted a video to its Facebook page calling on drone operators to follow Federal Aviation Administration regulations and keep the unmanned aircrafts out of the way of emergency helicopters so as not to impede rescue efforts.If you can't see your aircraft, Sgt.
The helicopters cannot work in areas where a drone is spotted because of the potential for a crash, he said.Read More"So you've got a guy who is out here taking pictures for fun and then you have a group that's out here trying to save lives," Little said.
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