Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has requested the cooperation of the public when operating drones in areas affected by the ongoing disaster situation. Unregulated drone operations during Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions pose significant risks to air operations conducted by the SLAF and other response agencies.

The presence of drones whether authorized or unauthorized in active airspace can interfere with flight paths, disrupt critical rescue and relief missions, and may lead to aircraft accidents. Such incidents endanger the lives of aircrew members, jeopardize valuable air assets, and put people on the ground at serious risk.

To ensure the safety and efficiency of HADR operations, the SLAF...