Utah Governor Signs First-of-its-Kind Online Child Safety Law

In an effort to protect children online, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill requiring app stores to obtain age verification and parental consent. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-1 23:05

DJI puts safety in the hands of users by ending No-Fly Zones

Photo: Kara Murphy Just days after news came out regarding a drone collision with a firefighting plane working to control the wildfires in California, DJI announced that it will no longer enforce its No-Fly Zones, as reported by PetaPixel. dpreview.com »

2025-1-16 05:00

Safari Tourist Leaves Safety of Vehicle for Photo, Killed by Elephants

A Spanish tourist has died after he left the safety of his vehicle to take a photo of a herd of elephants which trampled him to death. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-11 19:09

Senate Child Safety Hearing Seems to Be About Everything But Child Safety

CEOs of the largest social media companies in the United States testified in front of Congress Wednesday before the lawmakers launched into questions of their own. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-31 22:31

Instagram Announces New Safety Tools for Creators

Social media app Instagram announced Wednesday new safety tools aimed at protecting creators from unwanted interactions.

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2023-12-14 22:24

Vice President Kamala Harris Announces AI Safety Institute

Just two days after President Joe Biden issued an executive order outlining the federal government's first regulations concerning artificial intelligence (AI) systems, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the establishment of the United States AI Safety Institute. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-11-2 21:04

Wedding Photographer Divides Internet with ‘Safety Shot’ Technique

A wedding photographer has divided the internet with his "safety shot" which involves removing family members' partners from a group shot in case they break up in the future. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-7 19:59

Biden Tells Congress to Enhance Child Safety on Social Media

During his State of the Union address on March 1, President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass new laws aimed at protecting children on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-3-3 20:46

Facebook Whistleblower Says Company Chooses Profits Over Safety

The Facebook whistleblower, who revealed herself to be Frances Haugen, took to CBS’s 60 Minutes to provide a detailed account of what she calls a company that is unable to choose safety over profits. petapixel.com »

2021-10-4 20:09

Watch: Safety Drone Warns Pro Surfer as Shark Closes In

As part of a new “shark mitigation program,” the organization Surf Life Saving NSW has begun operating special safety drones in 34 locations across New South Whales. Recently, one of these drones captured an extremely close encounter between pro surfer Matt Wilkinson and a nearby shark, warning him from above just as a shark was […] petapixel.com »

2020-10-13 19:25

Underwater Photography: Safety Gear and Tips for a Successful Shoot

Photographers love to shop for new gear, but when that gear is for safety during your underwater photography session, shopping become essential. I wanted to write this article to discuss the safety standards (or lack thereof) in the underwater photography community. petapixel.com »

2020-7-29 21:40

Photos of Beaten Photographer Raise Questions About Photographer Safety

London based street and documentary photographer, Christian Cross, attended London's anti-protest on June 13th. Several groups of far-right protesters were fighting against the removal of several statues around the UK. thephoblographer.com »

2020-6-21 07:00

Life-Saving Safety Tips and Equipment for Wildlife and Nature Photographers

Most outdoor photography tutorials are focused on getting the shot: what equipment to use, how to set up your camera, and how to edit your shots. But in his latest video, Danish photographer and former special forces soldier Morten Hilmer takes some time to address an even more important topic: how to stay alive. If […] petapixel.com »

2019-11-6 21:51

Crash Test Photography: An Inside Look at Shooting Car Safety Tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a US nonprofit that researches vehicle safety on behalf of car insurance companies. Here’s a 5-minute behind-the-scenes video showing how the organization photographs its respected and widely publicized crash tests. petapixel.com »

2019-1-31 22:45

DJI drones temporarily restricted in UK after reports of them falling from the sky

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has banned a number of DJI drones from flights over human beings as investigations are carried out into the cause of some models falling out of the sky. Matrice 200 series models and the Inspire 2 have had temporary flying restrictions applied to them as they use the DJI TB50 and TB55 battery packs that are suspected of failing mid-flight. dpreview.com »

2018-11-2 19:14

This Titanium Case Safety Stores an SD Card on Your Keychain

Pennsylvania-based photographer John Kasko wanted a small but safe way to carry a memory card with him at all times, so he created a pure titanium case that’s designed specifically for carrying one SD card or several microSD cards on a keychain. petapixel.com »

2018-8-26 21:03

Photographer struck by rally car while standing near track corner

An incident involving a photographer struck by a car during the outdoor racing event Sno*Drift Rally has spurred discussion and criticism over shooting practices in risky situations. Photographer G David LaClair was standing near a corner of the outdoor racing track when a vehicle lost control and spun out, slid into the brush, and directly impacted the photographer. dpreview.com »

2018-2-3 21:42

UK government will require drone users to register and take safety tests

The UK has announced new upcoming regulations that will require some drone owners to register their aircraft and to complete safety awareness tests related to drone operation. The requirements will be implemented for all drones weighing a minimum of 250g / 8. dpreview.com »

2017-7-25 22:50

UK to Require Drone Registration and Safety Tests

UK drone pilots have enjoyed some of the most relaxed regulations around the popular pastime, but now the government has proposed new regulations that will require all owners of drones over 250 grams (~8. petapixel.com »

2017-7-24 17:13

Nikon Recalls Popular EN-EL15 Battery Over Safety Concerns

Nikon has issued updated [see update below] a recall of its widely used EN-EL15 digital camera battery. The company says the batteries can short circuit, leading to overheating and a deformation of the casing. petapixel.com »

2017-7-7 17:49

Camera Drone Safety Tips from an Airplane Pilot

I hold a private pilot certificate, as well as a remote pilot certificate; I am also a photographer. I just wanted to share with you some advice from a budding pilot who comes from the much larger world of flying that is general aviation. petapixel.com »

2016-11-8 22:43