As lava flies, nonemergency aircraft and drones are grounded temporarily

The temporary flight restriction includes drones, and was imposed so that nonessential flights don’t impede or endanger flights by emergency responders that include Hawaii County Fire Department helicopters tracking and assessing eruption activity.

Team of UH-Hilo researchers and its drone assist in mapping lava flow

Team of UH-Hilo researchers and its drone assist in mapping lava flow