Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs in the case of National Press Photographers … [Read more...] about Texas Drone Law Heads to Supreme Court: Key Free Speech Case in the Balance
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Tilt Shift Photography with Drones
Transforming Reality: Mastering the Miniature Effect with Tilt-Shift Photography and Drones by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Don’t miss Paul with co-pilots Terry and Samuel on the new Weekly Wings podcast! Drone news from the pilot perspective. Tilt-shift photography is a technique that can transform real-world scenes into miniature-like models. The technique … [Read more...] about Tilt Shift Photography with Drones
Close Call at Concert: Photographer Fined for Near-Miss Drone Incident with DJ Fatboy Slim
A UK court ordered a photographer to pay over $1100 in fines after he nearly crashed into DJ Fatboy Slim at a beachside concert. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Local Brighton news channels report that as a crowd of 8,500 partied away at Brighton Beach on July 22, 2022, the electronic music producer’s set was suddenly interrupted 15 minutes before it ended by a DJI … [Read more...] about Close Call at Concert: Photographer Fined for Near-Miss Drone Incident with DJ Fatboy Slim
Recreational Drone Buyers Guide 2022: Photography, Racing, Backyard, or Beginner, We’ve Got the Best Drone for Your Budget
If this is the year you've decided to get into drones, this is where you need to start: our recreational Drone Buyers Guide 2022. by DRONELIFE Contributor John Saginario Whether you’re a photographer, looking to start racing or just getting started in your back yard, these are the best options for any budget. Got some shiny new giftcards for the holidays, and looking … [Read more...] about Recreational Drone Buyers Guide 2022: Photography, Racing, Backyard, or Beginner, We’ve Got the Best Drone for Your Budget
North Carolina Takes Aim at Drones – But Hits Free Speech
DRONELIFE reported earlier on a lawsuit in North Carolina challenging the notion that drone mapping is surveying without a license. Here, members of the organization representing commercial drone operator Michael Jones lay out their case to protect his rights to sell aerial images. The following is a guest post by Sam Gedge and Daryl James of the Institute for Justice in … [Read more...] about North Carolina Takes Aim at Drones – But Hits Free Speech
