Ben Moskowitz
It used to be that only the wealthy and powerful could put eyes in the sky. Dramatic
aerial images of riots and other uprisings–captured by guerrilla drone journalists,
activists and protestors—suggest a politically transformative leveling of the playing field.
Yet even the cheapest quadcopter can threaten evisceration or fatality, and unmanned
flight is a legal minefield. With all this uncertainty, what are the prospects for drone
journalism in the US and globally?
In this class, learn about the law, technology, and practice of drone journalism. You’ll
meet pioneers of the field, develop conceptual understanding by programming toy
drones, and finally conceive & pilot a modest drone journalism mission.