http://tristatesradio.com en http://tristatesradio.com/post/nova-drones <p>The Shop Talk panelists discuss complaints about a Nova special about drones that was underwritten by Lockheed Martin, which is a drone manufacturer.</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://fair.org/take-action/activism-updates/pbs-ombud-nova-disagree-on-drone-disclosure/" target="_blank">Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting</a> (FAIR) complained the situation violated PBS’s guidelines concerning sponsorship and conflicts of interest.</p> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:35:45 +0000 Rich Egger 28759 at http://tristatesradio.com Nova & Drones http://tristatesradio.com/post/using-drones-cover-news <p></p><p>The panelists discuss whether media organizations should start using drones in their reporting, especially of breaking news.</p><p>Vince Duffy, Chairman of the Radio Television Digital News Association, writes about drones in <a href="http://www.rtnda.org/article/drones_the_latest_must_have_toys_for_your_newsroom" target="_blank">a recent column</a>. He pointed out it is much cheaper to buy a drone than pay for a helicopter and pilot. The tool is already being used by some news organizations.</p> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:15:18 +0000 Rich Egger 25663 at http://tristatesradio.com Using Drones to Cover News