Three Arrested For Two Fire-Related Drone Incidents

Police have arrested three people involved in two drone incidents related to aerial firefighting in Los Angeles. L.A. County Sheriff's department did not release details of the circumstances of their arrest or whether either of the incidents involved the collision of a drone with a CL-415 waterbomber late last week. The specific charges have also not been released. The FBI has also said it's looking for the drone pilot involved in the collision.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/three-arrested-for-two-fire-related-drone-incidents

Men do not have dominion of, nor any authority over, the sky. Just because you can see it, does not make it yours.

The sky is the dominion of, but not limited to, the following gods and goddess, and they have decided the air and the sky are a commons and common Temple for everyone to use and enjoy.

Aeolus ~ Keeper of the Winds
The Anemoi ~ Winds
Atlas ~ Sky Bearer
Aurae ~ Breezes
Aurora ~ Northern Lights
Boreas ~ North Wind
Dysnomia ~ Aerobatics and Aerial Combat
Eos ~ Dawn and mother of the Anemoi / Winds
Euros ~ East Wind
Harpyiae ~ Whirl winds
Helius ~ Sun
Hera ~ Air Sky and Starry Constellations
Hesperides ~ Sunsets
Horae ~ Seasons
Iris ~ Rainbows
Notos ~ South Wind
Nyx ~ Night
Selene ~ Moon
Zephyrus ~West Wind
Zeus ~ Sky

Just because you cast your gaze skyward to emulate and make poor copies of mother nature’s flying creatures, does not make you superior to her. It only takes one hurricane, or gravity, to remind you who really is running the show… and it’s not man.

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Did I meet you back in '66 by the bay in San Francisco? Could be, man—those were some wild, cosmic times! I mean, the sky was totally a shared temple, then. And the colors, man. No walls, no borders, just pure vibes. And wow, dropping names like Zeus, Iris, and the whole celestial gang? That’s some next-level groovy energy.

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And don’t forget Flatus - Master of Gluteal Breezes

If these clowns violated the fire-fighting TFR, 12 months in federal prison is almost a slap on the wrist.

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Raf, you are the best!! Who knew???

Raf, a most appropriate reply. You must have really been there.

Peace, over and out,
Doug

I didn’t even know all those gods! Well, Flatus maybe. :rofl:

Far out dude!!! Some righteous times man!

Please pass the Bong! :crazy_face:

WOW MAN!!! FAR OUT!!! Where did you get those 'shrooms, and where can I
get some?
Meanwhile, I’d hate to be ATC with you on the radio.

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First I’ll buy some beads
And then perhaps a leather band to go around my head
Some feathers and bells
And a book of Indian lore
I will ask the Chamber Of Commerce
How to get to Haight Street
And smoke an awful lot of dope
I will wander around barefoot
I will have a psychedelic gleam in my eye at all times
I will love everyone

Frank Zappa (Who actually wasn’t a dope head)

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Considering the possible consequences, espcially given the situation, those penalties are ridiculously light. Potential loss of life, cost of the aircraft, impact on the ground, interfering with emergency response…what if it were an airliner with 250 passengers on board?

Was a 38 year ATC kinda guy. Groovy times. Used it all the time, especially my years at ORD. That and , “Hey man! Just chill! This is gonna work…Probably.” Usually did.

Hey, guys. I don’t know “choppergirl”, but I (who have been known to wax eloquent-to-rhapsodic here on occasion) think we should give her a break. Her post had a prominent notice of “This is the first time choppergirl has posted – let’s welcome (her) to our community.”

Yes, her prose was a little florid, but I’m in no position to cast aspersions (or even tease someone) for their creative writing. Besides, if her handle can be trusted (not always the case in this forum) she flies helicopters which, I’ll wager, is beyond the skills of the majority of this audience. So, if she ever comes back to AvWeb, let’s cut her some slack.

(Unless, of course, she’s some pimply-faced fourteen-year-old boy who got an RC helicopter for Christmas. You never know around here…)

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There are no gods and goddess. Only the one true God.

A musical genius and a very thoughtful individual. Some weird arse lyrics however. Remember, above all else, watch out where the huskies go and do NOT eat the yellow snow.

Who else would teach Steve Allen to play the bicycle?

Such “philosophy” doesn’t do much to keep accidents from occurring.