CHAPTER 36
Drone Journalism (DoJo)
MJ Augustine Vinoth and Varsha Kukreti
CHAPTER INSIGHTS
This chapter explains the new and upcoming field of Drone Journalism (DoJo). It discusses its immense potential in reporting news and in investigative journalism by capturing aerial footage and pictures which cannot be obtained through a surface-based camera equipment. It elaborates on the nuances of using drones to explain how it has a potential to be an effective arsenal for the journalists in future. It also explains how DoJo has the potential to completely replace a cameraperson in the times to come. The chapter covers the aspect of visual reporting by complementing existing technology or by being a completely stand-alone technology for reporting. ...
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