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You are the pilot of your drone.

Just as an airplane pilot must keep his or her passengers safe, you must keep your drone safely away from areas where it could cause harm.

It is especially dangerous to fly drones near overhead power lines or electric substations.

A drone that hits a high-voltage power line, transformer, or other electrical equipment can cause a power outage. Not only that, electricity from the lines or equipment can make the drone so hot it catches fire. From there, the fire can spread to nearby trees or buildings.

So always fly your drone in open areas, far away from power lines and substations.

This is extra important if it is windy. Drones are lightweight, and even if you think you’ve got one under control, gusts of wind can take your drone off course.

Remember: You are the pilot, and are in charge of keeping everyone safe while flying your drone.