FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
The aircraft landed safely and the incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officials said.
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FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
"The FAA has not authorized anyone unaffiliated ... unless they receive authorization." Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott said the incident occurred Thursday afternoon when ...