TV news reports (e.g., BBC, CBS, PBS) about the recent natural disasters, whether from Mexico, Florida or Texas, include aerial footage that appears to have been shot from a UAV. It's not unusual for the shots to be over crowds of people, traffic, etc..
Every time I see such a such a shot I think about all the posts and articles saying UAVs should never be flown near unconsenting people, must less over a crowd (unless it's prearranged and staged, like for film or TV commercial shoot). Are the pilots in these cases likely FAA 107 pros, and does this give them special clearance to take such risks (assuming that the general consensus is that it's risky)?
I should think UAV hobbyists see this footage and get the impression that maybe it's okay for them to shoot likewise.
Just wonderin'.
Every time I see such a such a shot I think about all the posts and articles saying UAVs should never be flown near unconsenting people, must less over a crowd (unless it's prearranged and staged, like for film or TV commercial shoot). Are the pilots in these cases likely FAA 107 pros, and does this give them special clearance to take such risks (assuming that the general consensus is that it's risky)?
I should think UAV hobbyists see this footage and get the impression that maybe it's okay for them to shoot likewise.
Just wonderin'.