From the Texas floods to the LA fires, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations
A search and rescue team scours the Guadalupe River in central Texas. Catastrophic floods have killed at least 69 people. Dozens are still missing.
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- At least 69 people are dead after catastrophic flooding hit central Texas.
- Local authorities said personal drones are interfering with search and rescue efforts.
- Consumer drones also disrupted emergency operations in other disasters, like the 2025 LA wildfires.
Search and rescue operations continue in central Texas...