The flash floods that have devastated Texas are already a difficult crisis to manage. More than 100 people are confirmed dead after the July 4 deluge, and many more remain missing. But while recovery efforts are underway, Texas authorities are grappling with a compounding challenge: civilian drone operators interfering with emergency response.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over counties within the Texas Hill Country on Thursday as recovery efforts continue.