Endless Possibilities of Drones

Businesses can't wait for drone rules to be issued by the FAA. They really can't. Estimates on business drone usage are in the tens of thousands, and they're overwhelming the FAA, which is still trying to come up with rules for flying them. Megan Hughes has more on the unregulated drone boom.

On the one hand, we can imagine a free-for-all in the air, such as drones interfering with helicopters and causing crashes.  On the other hand, we can imagine their endless use in business (rf. Amazon deliveries), entertainment (e.g., panoramic videos), and surveillance (e.g., espionage, military).  As an aspiring filmmaker, for instance, I play with low-angle and high-angle shots and with panning that adds punch to a scene.

I'd love to have one of these puppies.

Thank you for reading, and let me know what you think!

Ron Villejo, PhD