For journalists in Kenya, reporting on stories is a dangerous business. It is a common occurrence for important stories go unreported, as the area is either too hard to access or would put the reporter in harm’s way. Recently, The Africa News Innovation Challenge has funded the African SkyCAM project, which implements the use of drones for journalists in Kenya. This provides … [Read more...] about Journalism In Kenya Reaches New Heights With Drones
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How Sexy Headlines May be Shaping the Drone Debate
from Examiner.com When it comes to gaining attention from the media-consuming public, there’s one universal rule: Sizzle sells. But when that media is news, and the issue is controversial, the quest for the attention-grabbing story frequently results in different versions of events making it on the air. Case in point: Drones. They’re a hot-button issue right now, what … [Read more...] about How Sexy Headlines May be Shaping the Drone Debate
The Debate on Drones: Navigation for Journalists
from pbs.org Journalism needs to get “a seat at the table so that free press rights and free speech rights are part of the conversation” in evolving drone legislation, Matthew Waite, founder of the Drone Journalism Lab, recently told the World Editors Forum. Waite, professor of practice in the journalism program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says it’s up to … [Read more...] about The Debate on Drones: Navigation for Journalists
Drone Expert Greg McNeal Discusses Commercial UAS, Flying in New York City
Pepperdine University Law Professor and Forbes contributor Greg McNeal went on WNYC public radio on Tuesday to discuss the rise of the commercial drone and all the controversy that comes with it. The discussion, which features a guest appearance from notorious drone lawyer Brendan Schulman, breaks down the hurdles this new technology faces and the benefits it … [Read more...] about Drone Expert Greg McNeal Discusses Commercial UAS, Flying in New York City
Student Blog Provides ‘Drone’s-Eye View’ of UAS
from college.usatoday.com People name their drones. You can construct a drone from scratch using a 3D printer. Apparently “drone selfies are becoming a thing.” And drones don’t just shoot photos, videos and (for military purposes) bad guys. One model also blasts music, including “a rendition of the U.S. national anthem that would put Daft Punk to shame.” These are just a … [Read more...] about Student Blog Provides ‘Drone’s-Eye View’ of UAS
