Last month’s Democratic presidential debate may have been divisive to many American voters, but one issue without debate is the crystal-clear aerial footage provided by drone company Elistair. During the Jan. 14 televised debate, the company’s tethered drone system provided 13 hours of live footage on CNN at Drake University in Iowa. With the support of Vector Solutions, the … [Read more...] about French Drone Company Covers Democratic Debates
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Poynter Produces Drone Journalism Ethics Guidelines: Safety First
The Poynter Institute, a leading journalism training and resource center, has developed a new ethics policy for drone journalism. The policy was written by Poynter instructor Al Tompkins, in partnership with stakeholders from DJI, leading research institutions, and the National Press Photographers Association. The guidelines were developed over the course of four workshops … [Read more...] about Poynter Produces Drone Journalism Ethics Guidelines: Safety First
DJI, Poynter, Google et al Announce Training Initiative on Drone Journalism
The Poynter Institute, Google News Lab, Drone Journalism Lab, National Press Photographers Association and DJI have unveiled an innovative program to train journalists in using drones, or unmanned aerial systems, for their news coverage. The program, which features hands-on workshops and online teaching, is powered by the Google News Lab. Hands-on workshops, offered … [Read more...] about DJI, Poynter, Google et al Announce Training Initiative on Drone Journalism
Drones Are The Latest ‘Essential Tool’ For UK News Organisations
(Source: pressgazette.co.uk) News yesterday that three BBC journalists were questioned by police for flying a drone at Davos last month followed the arrest in Surrey of a freelance journalist who flew a drone near the scene of a fatal fire. Here Press Gazette takes a look at the use of journalism drones in the UK and finds how journalists can use them responsibly UK … [Read more...] about Drones Are The Latest ‘Essential Tool’ For UK News Organisations
Group of Media Organizations to Test Drones for Gathering News
(Source: Washington Post) Coming soon: News via drone? Ten media organizations, including The Washington Post, said Thursday that they will test the feasibility of gathering news via unmanned, or drone, aircraft. The group will work with Virginia Tech to test the use of drones to cover stories by, among other methods, taking photos and video in remote or dangerous … [Read more...] about Group of Media Organizations to Test Drones for Gathering News
