Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book looks at the development of the media use of drones how they are being used to tell stories and who is designing and operating them. It runs from investigative journalists to war photographers, television drama departments and advertising agencies; NGOs to hobbyists. The book considers the changing regulatory framework which covers such issues as privacy and public interest. It looks at the technological opportunities and limitations. The book investigates how those teaching journalism are introducing drones into the classroom. An air ambulance warns that the fictional plot in a soap opera about a drone bringing down a plane could come true. At a carnival in the English seaside resort of Swanage, the brochure has a map showing the parade route and details for when the Punch and Judy is on.