CrazyExpat Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 On Dec. 1, 2013, supporters of Thailand’s opposition People’s Democratic Reform Committee launched themselves at police barricades near Bangkok’s Government House, the seat of power for the Thai government and a popular flashpoint for political protest. Black-clad police defenders walked behind a razor wire–covered barricade, readying a water cannon for action while protesters’ angry shouts mixed with the sharp pop of exploding tear gas canisters. A drone, flown by a citizen journalist standing a safe distance away from the action, recorded every second of the street battle.Shot by a YouTube user identified only as CyberJom, the December 2013 footage of the Bangkok protests quickly became an example of drones’ potential to afford average citizens the ability to shoot revealing aerial footage with ease. More drone videos from Thailand soon followed, portraying everything from beautiful tropical beaches to massive protests at Bangkok’s Victory Monument. http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2015/02/thailand_drone_regulations_why_you_should_care.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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