mardek1995 200 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It seems that Cox and Media General (especially the latter) have introduced drones in some of their markets. I wonder where the next newsgathering drone will get to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 427 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It seems that Cox and Media General (especially the latter) have introduced drones in some of their markets. I wonder where the next newsgathering drone will get to Logic would say WFLA. But if I had to guess either WRIC or any of the Northeast MG stations would be next; I have a funny feeling WIVB or WTEN will be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It seems that Cox and Media General (especially the latter) have introduced drones in some of their markets. I wonder where the next newsgathering drone will get to The ABC O&O's and Graham Media Group stations have dabbled in drones too... It's a sweeps stunt for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexagonal10 84 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Logic would say WFLA. But if I had to guess either WRIC or any of the Northeast MG stations would be next; I have a funny feeling WIVB or WTEN will be it. Considering everyone in Buffalo now has cameras viewing scenery, competition is up and drones would be next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 So where are all the award winning drone worthy stories? Youtube has all kinds of 'drone fly-aways' that will make you laugh your ass off. There is no fun place you can fly a drone now....and 67% of the people surveyed had a negative feeling about drones. Lets see a station get a real drone...a predator surplus drone from the military or some spook agency. The kind with the super badass cameras and electronic jammers. "MegaDrone 7000" Most these stations don't actually have an actual drone...just the phone # of the local real estate drone guy. Kinda like those fake newscopters the likes of KGTV . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 920 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 K.C. has a couple of guys with their own drone companies. If you know you'll need it in advance, you can pay for a flight. We did it with the World Series parade. One of our photographers is buying her own drone for personal use. I'm not sure how police or firefighters will feel if we try to use it for breaking news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 If all of the legal issues get straightened out with drones, though, you can kiss money-pit choppers goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 If all of the legal issues get straightened out with drones, though, you can kiss money-pit choppers goodbye. When a typical drone can follow a high speed pursuit, or cover a wild fire, then they may be worthwhile for newsgathering. Until then... Drones will be shooting parking lots and corn fields. (edited from porn to corn) Corn... Yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jterry 43 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 And it appears WHBQ becomes the next station to launch a drone, so add another Cox property to the list. Fitting for the previous post - the first live shot was at the Agricenter in Memphis, which is basically a corn field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1847 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 WFLA in Tampa now has a drone with "Drone 8." Looks like Media General is taking advantage of this drone business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plnewsfan 9 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Ditto, i could see WFXT introducing soon their drone in Boston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1847 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Ditto, i could see WFXT introducing soon their drone in Boston! Yeah... like a month ago before they messed up their graphics. http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/30326215/fox25-launches-first-drone-flight-for-fall-foliage-story [MEDIA=twitter]657314762057908224[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d247 43 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 KOKI has introduced its drone tonight. http://www.fox23.com/news/news/local/fox23-becomes-first-tulsa-station-fly-drone-newsca/npjq2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyNewsOpens 83 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Did I mention WISH-TV has had one since November? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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