Author: David Armelino

David Armelino

David Armelino is the former digital editor at the Syracuse New Times, now serving as a freelance writer. He is a graduate of SUNY Oswego, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

Whenever the topic of drones is discussed, one might concentrate on their impact on the shipping industry, such as Amazon Prime Air, or their use in modern-day electronic warfare, known as unmanned combat aerial vehicles. According to Amazon’s website, “One day, seeing Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road,” which might sound like a futuristic view straight out of The Jetsons. While both practices may have polarizing viewpoints on whether these are positive uses for drones, the New York State Fair’s Drone Film Festival will showcase how they are used for myriad purposes,…

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