(Source: Politico) Last spring’s headlines were ominous, hinting at a dangerous new era for air travel: A drone had nearly collided with a US Airways jet over Florida, with results that could have been “catastrophic.” The reality, according to a FAA document obtained by POLITICO: The pilot said his close encounter was with a remote-controlled model plane — apparently of … [Read more...] about The ‘Drone’ Near Miss that Wasn’t
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Drone-Maker DJI Wants to Take ‘Selfies’ to the Skies
(Source: CNN) What comes in a white cardboard box, weighs little more than a kilogram and can be purchased in a few clicks from Amazon? Few people would guess a drone -- a term that conjures up stealth strikes and spy movies. But that's the point for DJI, a Chinese company that dominates the young but growing market for personal and commercial drones. It wants to … [Read more...] about Drone-Maker DJI Wants to Take ‘Selfies’ to the Skies
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
Drones Are in the Spotlight Thanks to Friendly Faces
Unless you live in a cave someplace in the deep North Woods you have heard a lot of the buzz about drones. And even if you do live in a cave, it is likely you have still seen or heard a drone or two in your lifetime. Drones are becoming an intricate part of our society and use cases are becoming more public every day. A Story A Day & the FAA Just last week, a DJI … [Read more...] about Drones Are in the Spotlight Thanks to Friendly Faces
CNN’s Embarrassing Drone Coverage
On Monday, CNN announced it was teaming up with the Georgia Institute of Technology to study the proper use of unmanned aerial systems. The initiative aims to safely and effectively integrate UAS into the news circuit, a practice known as 'drone journalism.' A lot of universities are trying to develop drone journalism curriculums and the partnership with (and investment … [Read more...] about CNN’s Embarrassing Drone Coverage
