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<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7887" src="http://dailydronenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/harvey-e1503925603197.png" alt="" width="325" height="142" />The damage from Hurricane Harvey is so extensive, people launched drones in the air to get a better look. But the flying machines were getting in the way of rescue operations, namely first responders trying to get to people who are trapped in flooded areas.</p>
<p>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had already issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in Corpus Christi earlier last week, in preparation of the hurricane, which prevented flights other than those approved by Air Traffic Control. But the FAA took one step further, warning drone operators that any interference with rescue operations would make pilots subject to fines even in areas that didn&#8217;t have a TFR.</p>
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