Recent content by Lensmith

So...the guy who got arrested for shooting a drone out of the sky which he claimed was invading his privacy...was cleared of all charges by a judge who agreed with him! http://news.yahoo.com/drone-slayer-cleared-charges-judge-091501655.html

At the beginning of the year I decided I wanted/needed to get into the "big sensor" swing of things. In the scheme of things I'm a middle of the road type freelancer. I do regular work for CBS network, maybe once a month, and have had some success growing more into the corporate side of video...

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Over the last year I've done shoots where, when I ask the client if they want room tone...I get a blank stare. They have no idea what I'm talking about and after I explain it...they shake their head and tell me "no"...with a laugh. Like I am asking for something silly. These are corporate...

Seems drone operators are once again on the wrong side of the law with this latest ruling. NTSB Rules Drones Are Aircraft, Subject to FAA Rules Board Reverses Earlier Ruling That Found Drones Aren’t Legally Aircraft...

This is pretty cool...and claims to be one shot, one take, with a drone. u1ZB_rGFyeU#t=298

Four North Dakotans have earned the dubious distinction of being the first Americans to be arrested with the help of a local police drone. http://www.ibtimes.com/north-dakota-police-use-drone-arrest-fleeing-drunk-driving-suspects-video-1699066

The organizers of the world's largest hot air balloon festival said on Thursday the use of drone aircraft in the vicinity of the colorful event is banned for safety reasons. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/r-drones-banned-at-new-mexico-hot-air-balloon-festival-2014-10#ixzz3FDOWtM5m

I've been averaging six to eight months when I save client footage after a shoot. Granted, I deal with more international clients than US clients so, in some ways, there is a greater chance for accidents to happen. Most times these clients come in for a week and we will shoot three or four...

Authorities have confiscated a drone from a man for shooting video over a public area. Be sure to see the video embedded in article. http://www.tmz.com/2014/08/14/drones-hollywood-laws/

Another example of how not to use a drone to shoot video. pfLCb4ewDDc#t=47 pfLCb4ewDDc#t=47

"This combination of public distrust and the increasing likelihood of more bad press makes for a bad forecast. It is far from guaranteed that drone-users will be able to enjoy their hobby without annoying restrictions, or that they’ll be able to make full use of drones as photography...

http://www.today.com/video/today/55895105#55895105

Seems they don't want news helicopters or possibly other types of flying cameras over the police activity in Ferguson, MO...“to provide a safe environment for law enforcement activities.” http://time.com/3105035/ferguson-faa-no-fly-zone/ “It’s just for a no fly zone because we have...

A friend shared this video with me about a guy who, despite his best efforts...lost control of his drone...and it just flew away...to play with new friends. -uKwRI-PELk