The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has arrested three individuals for two separate incidents involving the unauthorized use of drones, as announced by Sheriff Robert Luna during a press conference.
According to Akil Davis, the assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles field office, there has been a significant increase in drone incursions, with approximately 20 incidents reported daily. Davis also noted that the fire department has observed twice as many drones compared to the FBI due to their specific area of focus.
Despite the slight discrepancy in the numbers reported by the FBI and the fire department, Davis emphasized that the fire department's assessment of the situation is accurate, highlighting the prevalence of drones in the airspace at any given time.
Davis reiterated the importance of public awareness and compliance with regulations, urging individuals to refrain from flying drones over fire-affected areas. The use of drones in such scenarios poses a serious risk to firefighting efforts and public safety.
