Being a Drone

In this presentation I want to explore the kind of knowledge that can be produced by flying drones. I will address photographs and videos as research material but importantly also explore the meaning of the very act of flying drones and making images. The presence of a drone generates curiosity and at times fear that sometimes reveal social actors' understanding of the meaning of the sky and the world around them. It opens up the space for a playful conversation on life. Based upon own material gathered in different parts of the world in this paper I will try to explore the different types of knowledge produced by flying drones addressing also the ethical implications of such practice.