In the last decade, the development of small, remotely operated multicopters with cameras, so-called drones, has made aerial photography easily available. Consumers and institutions now use drones in a variety of ways, both for personal entertainment and professionally. The application of drones in media production and journalism is of particular interest, as it provides insight into the complex interplay between technology, the economic and legal constraints of the media market, professional cultures and audience preferences. The thematic issue Journalism from Above: Drones, the Media, and the Transformation of Journalistic Practice presents new research concerning the role of drones in journalism and media production. The issue brings together scholars representing a variety of approaches and perspectives. A broad selection of empirical cases from Finland, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US form the basis of an exploration of the changing relations between the media, technology and society. The articles address topics such as: Adaption of drone technology in the newsrooms; audience preferences and reactions in a changing media landscape; the relation between journalists and public authorities who use drones; and attitudes from journalistic practitioners as well as historical and future perspectives.

中文翻译：

---

上方的新闻业：批评视角下的无人机与媒体

在过去的十年中，带有摄像机的小型远程多旋翼机（所谓的无人机）的发展使航空摄影变得容易。消费者和机构现在以各种方式使用无人机，用于个人娱乐和专业用途。无人机在媒体生产和新闻业中的应用特别受关注，因为它可以洞察技术之间的复杂相互作用，媒体市场的经济和法律约束，专业文化和受众偏好。“来自上方的新闻业：无人机，媒体和新闻实践的转变”这一主题问题提出了有关无人机在新闻业和媒体生产中的作用的新研究。这个问题汇集了代表各种方法和观点的学者。芬兰，西班牙，瑞典，英国和美国的大量经验案例构成了探索媒体，技术与社会之间不断变化的关系的基础。这些文章讨论的主题包括：新闻编辑室中的无人机技术改编；在不断变化的媒体环境中观众的喜好和反应；记者与使用无人机的公共机构之间的关系；新闻从业人员的态度以及历史和未来的观点。记者与使用无人机的公共机构之间的关系；新闻从业人员的态度以及历史和未来的观点。记者与使用无人机的公共机构之间的关系；新闻从业人员的态度以及历史和未来的观点。