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Drones can provide access to video footage that was previously unattainable and they can also be a resource for data journalism.
There are some differences between the drone regulations in the US compared to the UK, but earlier this week the Federal Aviation Administration in the US released new rules for using drones that can also impact journalists.
In this BBC Academy article and podcast, BBC producer Charles Miller talks with drone pilot Mya Padget and BBC series producer Graham Cooper about the difference between a commercial drone operator and an amateur, and how drone footage can add to a story.
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