from tvnewscheck.com A Little Rock, Ark., TV station is not backing off from airing footage shot from a drone, despite a warning from the Federal Aviation Administration that commercial drone photography is illegal. “This video is being used to advance the story and advance public information,” says Nick Gentry, news director at Allbritton’s ABC affiliate KATV, who has … [Read more...] about KATV Stands Behind Its Use Of Drone
Amici Curiae Filed by News Media Companies in Raphael Pirker Case
On Tuesday, 13 news media companies filed an Amici Curiae brief with the National Transportation Safety Board in support of Raphael Pirker. Pirker was slapped with a $10,000 fine by the FAA at the beginning of the year for shooting a commercial with a drone. But, he took the case to court and in March, judge Patrick Geraghty sided with Pirker stating the FAA “has not issued … [Read more...] about Amici Curiae Filed by News Media Companies in Raphael Pirker Case
Photos and Videos From Day One at the Drone Test Site in Alaska
On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that the University of Alaska’s unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test site was operational and would begin flying immediately. Below are some pictures and videos from the first flight and the announcement from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. … [Read more...] about Photos and Videos From Day One at the Drone Test Site in Alaska
Footage of Daniel Boone National Park Showcases Incredible Capabilities of UAS Photography (Video)
This is one of our favorite drone-shot videos to date. It is especially poignant considering last week's announcement from the National Parks Service that drones are no longer welcome in Yosemite National Park. Projects like the one below exemplify what we lose when UAS are banned from such scenic areas. Credit to Mark Schroeder, who used his DJI Phantom to shoot this video … [Read more...] about Footage of Daniel Boone National Park Showcases Incredible Capabilities of UAS Photography (Video)
Montgomery County Fire Department Using Drones
from CBS Local LANHAM, Md. (WNEW) — The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department has invested in a new tool that will help it better fulfill its mission of public safety — three Unmanned Aircraft Systems, better known as drones. “I think that this is going save lives, and it’s also going to save property loss, and it’s going to save us time,” Montgomery County Fire … [Read more...] about Montgomery County Fire Department Using Drones
