Are you a journalist without a drone? You're out of luck!

Three reasons why, for a journalist, a telescopic pole can be more useful and practical than a multicopter.

We recently discovered together how the world of dronics is making its way into the world of journalism, accompanying it through another transformation over the next ten years.
As we said, what matters most in the partnership between aerial footage/photography and journalism is the new vantage point and the new narrative perspective, and not only in a figurative sense.

There is no need to go into the details of the news of recent days about the hydrogeological instability affecting our country to understand what a "raised" narrative point of view is for: giving a better sense of the dynamics under way, and allowing the observer to form a clearer idea to be assessed critically and personally.

But before getting to multicopters and the related (necessary) certifications to fly them and, above all, to be able to work with them, you can discover aerial photography and footage through a preliminary step that is less delicate and "lower".
Namely, the telescopic pole.

Here are the three cases in which, in journalism, a telescopic pole is more functional and useful than a drone:

• Imagine you are at a demonstration of workers or students, or at a political event. Shooting a photo or video of the crowd from a position high enough to convey the real size of the people present and the mood of the masses would be a great addition to your report.
  Too bad that a drone cannot be used in these circumstances, because crowded areas are considered high-risk by ENAC, and violations carry very heavy fines.
  A lightweight telescopic pole, however, extendable up to 3 metres and with a tilting head that allows maximum verticality in shooting, may be just what you need!
  
  
• For interior design and fashion shoots that need aerial or overall views, using a multicopter can be cumbersome, unless the shoot takes place in very large interiors. Here too, the versatility and handiness of a pole like our MagicPole is the best solution. (For more tips on taking aerial photos indoors, read this previous article)
  
  
• Unlike a drone, a telescopic pole can easily be part of the gear for a photo shoot or report, both in weight and in compactness for transport. Economically, it is like choosing a new lens or a latest-generation ambient microphone. And no permits or certifications are needed.

What we said not long ago about making good promotional videos (timing, editing, music, titles) also applies to reports and news features specifically. All the more so if they are made with skilfully edited aerial photos and footage.

More and more specific areas of journalism need a new perspective, and it is becoming something more than a trend.
There are various ways to keep up with the times, running or flying. Which one would you choose?