The Arbitrary and Capricious FAA and its Tyranny Against Newsgathering Efforts. Check out this terrific video!
Mayflower, AK— April 27, 2014, tragedy struck the heartland in the form of springtime tornados. It was not really safe to send up a helicopter and crew to survey the damage. Emergency vehicles found roads impassable and were unable to locate victims needing assistance. One drone video journalist sent up his camera high above the scene. The stunning video he captured was a real public service. First responders could see areas where help was needed. The local residents lucky enough to have escaped the wrath of the storms could see if they still had homes and the extent of damage. During these emergencies looting becomes a concern and understandably police limit entry to these areas significantly. Using the camera drones homeowners can see just how their precious homes survived or did not without waiting for police escorts that can take days. The FAA tried to take jurisdiction over these little drones that use the tiny HD Go...