The collision forced an emergency landing by the helicopter and has now taken it out of service, Kerrville City Hall said.

Ketchup, a local dog from Pekin, Illinois, was safely located using a drone with thermal imaging cameras after he escaped from a veterinary clinic and went on a day-long adventure.

A privately operated drone collided with a rescue helicopter in Kerr County during ongoing flood recovery efforts, necessitating an emergency landing and risking the safety of first responders.

A neighbor in China noticed that a man was stuck on a rooftop amid a flood and used his drone to lift him up to safety.

Major General Thomas M. Suelzer with the Texas National Guard said a remotely piloted aircraft, or drone, was launched out of Houston Sunday to help with rescue and recovery. The MQ-9 Reaper provides reconnaissance to the search and rescue teams.

The rescue happened more out of luck than design. The owner of the drone, Lai Zhongxin, normally uses his vehicles to spray fertilizer and transport construction materials, the CCTV report said.

Officials warned the public to ground private drones after one collided with a rescue helicopter in Kerr County.

Cook County Sheriff's Office used a drone to locate a missing man with diabetes and dementia in a forest preserve.

As of the latest update, the Texas Military Department reported a total of 525 rescues or evacuations, with 366 by air and 159 by ground, supported in part by MQ‑9 operations. The drone’s endurance and advanced sensor suite have been instrumental in enhancing situational awareness for rescue units.

If you’re not from here, don’t come here to see flood damage,' Kerrville PD says. 'If you live here, avoid the river corridor so our first responders can do their jobs.'