General Interests
Do not operate drones in a wildfire area
**** Via NS Gov
Do not operate drones in a wildfire area
It is illegal. It can interfere with our firefighting efforts. Aircraft are using a very large airspace around the Long Lake wildfires complex. It is not safe to use a drone anywhere in the broader area.
The fine is $25,000 under the Forests Act, there could be fines under federal legislation as well.