(Source: USA Today) Onboard cameras might soon have competition in motor sports. Welcome to airborne coverage. USA TODAY Sports got an exclusive look Friday at drone testing as motorcycles flew around Lucas Oil Stadium, and the view was uniquely vertical. Fox Sports 2 will show off the technology in Saturday night's Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series broadcast (7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Fox Sports Using Drones to Give Viewers a New Perspective
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Crackdown on Drones Goes Local
(Source: USA Today) The federal government isn't the only entity seeking to reign in drones as their popularity grows. Since 2012, 15 states have enacted laws restricting drones in some way, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), which tracks state laws. And if New York City Council Member Dan Garodnick gets his way, drones will … [Read more...] about Crackdown on Drones Goes Local
Drones Capture Footage of Tornado Devastation
The use of drones to capture footage during this past week’s spate of tornadoes is drawing fire as First Amendment experts and government officials debate the fine line between journalism and privacy. The storm began to brew after storm chaser and videographer Brian Emfinger captured video footage of the tornadoes that blasted across Arkansas recently. Writing for Forbes.com, … [Read more...] about Drones Capture Footage of Tornado Devastation
