A local news producer contacts a remote pilot to photograph a large structure fire 2 miles from the pilot's current location. The fire is active and emergency response is on scene. The pilot checks B4UFLY and sees an emergency TFR was issued 20 minutes ago covering the fire area. What is the correct action?
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Emergency TFRs for fire, disaster response, and similar events under 14 CFR § 91.137 apply to all aircraft including small UAS. The TFR typically covers the surface upward, and Part 107 operations inside the TFR are prohibited absent specific authorization from the FAA office that issued it. Incident commanders on the ground cannot authorize entry into FAA-controlled airspace.The trap →
Choice B assumes the TFR has a floor above the drone's altitude. Emergency TFRs typically extend from the surface. Choice C confuses ground-based authority with FAA authority. Incident commanders care about ground operations; they do not control airspace.SOURCE → 14 CFR § 91.137; § 107.47; FAA TFR Notice systemCHECKED APR 21ACS II.B.K3MED