Jacksonville, Fla., CBS and Fox affiliate WJAX-WFOX says it’s the only local station in the area to get approval from the FAA to fly a drone for newsgathering.
Their drone is called Skyvision.
“Now, our news coverage soars to new heights,” said the station. “With government approval, we can now give you a bird’s-eye view of the search area from above, from wooded areas to retention ponds, even the culverts that line busy area roads.”
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Like the other stations that got approval, WJAX-WFOX is letting viewers know they’ll be safe. “Every time Skyvision takes off, a licensed pilot is at the controls,” said the station. “Our drone will fly over public property and away from local airports, military bases and areas where there are large crowds.”