The stations don’t own the helicopters anymore… they subcontract, so to get the contract the pilots put on the latest camera and surveillance technology (for car chases). During pursuits you can see the speed of the cars, as well at the street names. Even a map overlay to orient you.
None of it actually helps in informing us about the fires, of course, but fire on TV = huge ratings, so that’s what they will keep showing as long as in ember is still glowing. Kevin M. (RPCV) On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM Doug Eastick <[email protected]> wrote: > > it is crazy to watch this. > > Now that the TV choppers are back in the air, the level of devastation in > Palisades is just crazy. I was really surprised at the technology of > video on the choppers: the level of zoom, as well as the digital-overlay > of the streets. So much more tech than the yellow football line. > > I cannot really appreciate the wind velocities reported. I just don't > get that kind of wind where I am. Add in fire and holy crap. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "TVorNotTV" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tvornottv/CAK5Q1Bo8ghhQdkopYae65y2ndKjJosBHinWvK0ftJmbVfcdGNw%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tvornottv/CAK5Q1Bo8ghhQdkopYae65y2ndKjJosBHinWvK0ftJmbVfcdGNw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TVorNotTV" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tvornottv/CAKgmY4BpUDrC2kZrf22r8HuedVKAPFh7amfA70L4GELUDh7uUA%40mail.gmail.com.
