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.
Ben Moskowitz