Adoptarea dronelor la realizarea produselor mediatice. Aspecte etice, juridice și tehnologice [Articol]

Abstract

Digital transformations have led to a profound reconfiguration of the media system, marking the transition from the traditional broadcasting model to a hybrid, participatory, and multidirectional ecosystem. In this context, drone journalism is an emerging technological paradigm that systematically integrates unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the entire journalistic workflow: collection, capture, analysis, and dissemination. Due to their ability to generate high-resolution aerial images from previously inaccessible angles, drones offer a spatial and contextual representation superior to traditional terrestrial shots, while also being more economical and quickly deployable in breaking news situations. This study analyzes this technological integration, highlighting both the creative and operational advantages (Gynnild, 2014; Nyre et al., 2019) and the major legal and ethical challenges. The use of drones in journalism leaves room for interpretation between the principle of freedom of expression and the imperatives of security, confidentiality, and personal data protection, requiring a responsible balance between innovation and potential risks.