RSVP Now: Send in the Drones
In Los Angeles, the paparazzi work the streets and TV news helicopters take to the skies. But will we soon see the day when journalists routinely rely on drones to get the job done?
The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites you to attend a panel discussion on the implications of adding the tiny aircraft to the news gathering arsenal: What are the opportunities? How will they be regulated? What about air safety and personal privacy?
Los Angeles Times staff writer David Zahniser will moderate the panel featuring Peter Bibring, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Southern California; Jason Henry, staff writer for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and a drone hobbyist; Dr. Gregory McNeal, professor of law and public policy at Pepperdine University; and Gary Scott, program director at KCRW.
The event will be held at the Crawford Family Forum, 474 S. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena, Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.
The program is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested because space is limited. Please RSVP here.
WHAT: SPJ/LA's panel on drones and newsgathering
WHO:
Peter Bibring, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Southern California
Jason Henry, staff writer for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and a drone hobbyist
Dr. Gregory McNeal, professor of law and public policy at Pepperdine University
Gary Scott, program director at KCRW
Los Angeles Times staff writer David Zahniser will moderate.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: KPCCCrawford Family Forum 474 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105
COST: Free and open to the public.
RSVP: RSVP is requested, as seating is limited. Please RSVP here.
PARKING: Street and lot parking is available.
CONTACT: Navid Nonahal(818) 317-2234