DFES has slammed the use of drones near bushfires in WA after two separate incidents at the weekend where drones few dangerously close to water bombers. CEO of Global Drone Solutions Mahmood Hussein said not enough drone pilots are heeding the rules about where you can fly drones.

DFES urging people to report drones seen flying near fires. Drones came close to helitacs at fires in Port Kennedy & Australind on Sunday. Reported to CASA. Fines of up to $9k #perthnews

— Lisa Barnes (@Barnsy_Lisa) February 13, 2018

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