On 28 August 2013 , a Predator belonging to the 163d Reconnaissance Wing was flying at 18,000 to 20,000 feet over the Rim Fire in California providing infrared video of lurking fires , after receiving emergency approvals . Rules limit the Predator behavior ; it must be accompanied by a manned aircraft , and its camera must only be active above the fire
Rim Fire
Rim Fire
General Atomics MQ-1 Predator