Drone Journalism: Where the Human Eye Cannot Reach—Narratives and Journalistic Uses

One of the most extended uses of drones for journalistic purposes consists of obtaining aerial imagesAerial images that are difficult to cover with the physical presence of journalists. In this chapter, other important narrative utilities, such as their use for investigative and whistle-blower journalismJournalism, data journalismJournalism, immersive journalismImmersive journalism, media coverageMedia coverage of protest sporting and cultural events, urgent media coverage, armed conflict reporting, and live broadcasting, are analyzed. Additionally, a perspective of the obstacles to their incorporation into newsroom routines, despite the existence of an emerging industry is offered.