Blog post #4 History of Drone

    We all know what a drone is, they have been around for many years. Still, it goes back in time later than we thought. During World War II, wartime aerial photography and video became commonplace in newspapers, magazines, and movie theater newsreels on the Homefront." This seems like a long time back, but believe it or not, drones go back further than World War II the first recognized drone was made in 1917 and is known as the Aerial Target which the British Royal Navy used. You may wonder when drones switched to recreational use in the early 2010s. Commercial drones were and still are used for aerial photography, wildlife videos and pictures, emergency response, sports and racing, etc. The evolution of drones has been rapid, and they are used for so many different situations now. It is common to say you saw at least one drone or drone shot a week or even more. Drones

are used for an abundance of things and multiple fields of work. They are huge in journalism and broadcasting. Drones create a new way to record angles, speed, and movement. Sports teams use drones for game footage for a variety of things. Drones can capture an aerial view to get above-
field shots that a human and sports journalists cannot get with a camera. Coaches also utilize drones in sports to monitor athletes' technique, speed, quickness, and responsiveness to a play. This enables instructors to spot any areas for improvement and make the necessary modifications to increase performance. This can be utilized to identify areas of weakness hidden from view during ground-level plays. Companies use drones to help create content for their business or even to promote themselves. Every day, people use drones to make their lives easier. Drones also created a whole new way of journalism, opening a new field of possibilities. Journalistic drones can capture unique shots that a human can never take. Drones also are much safer than shots done in the past by journalists from helicopters. An issue seen in recent years due to drones is the demand and increase in public and commercial use of drones.

     Along with journalism, drones are used for the production of movies. Drones have been used in the film for several years. Some movies that have used drones are Wolf of Wall Street, Spiderman Far from Home, Harry Potter, and so many more. Drones help improve movie making by creating a better experience for the watcher by enhancing the visual experience. Drones not only make a fantastic shot for the watcher in movies, but they also save massive amounts of money on production. Drone cameras have adapted to some of the best aerial shots ever seen. Raises issues of noise, public safety, and congestion in the airways. The increase in drones causes a worry in society of privacy because anyone can own a drone with a camera. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has sought to establish standards that limit the use of drones for commercial purposes while allowing experimental and recreational use. Drones have forever changed how the world works and will continue to improve and adapt to the world around us.