• Your UPollo News Membership identifies you as an affiliate freelance journalist, protected by international rights and privileges to report news that would otherwise be difficult to do on your own. 
     
     So...Explain it All to Me!  What do I get?
     
     
    CREDIBILITY is a perceived quality that others rate you on.  By being associated with an organization that has a good reputation,  others are assured that you are a professional with the expertise to operate your drone responsibly and make wise decisions about the content you capture.
     
     
    FULL MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES  As a member, you have the right to fly your drone for the purpose of collecting and disseminating content to international media outlets.  Provided you pilot your UAV safely and are not encroaching on any local restrictions, such as a city ordinance, your proof of membership will identify you as a professional and someone who conducts flight missions responsibly.
     
     
    MEMBER I.D. CARD  Your photo I.D. card identifies you as a member in good standing with our international news service.  This is important when working in close proximity to police, fire and disaster management personnel who need assurance that you are a professional and will act accordingly at their emergency incident.
     
     
    CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL ADDRESS  You are provided one unique email address on the UPollo News server, styled under your preferred user ID, so you can correspond with news outlets securely and confidentially (e.g., NewsHunter5@upollonews.com).  This email address can easily be configured to Outlook, MacMail and most email software programs on your PC, Macbook or mobile device.
     
     
    MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION   Member credentials contain a unique QR code and bar code that can be verified through the UPollo News Services database.
     
     
     
     
    JOURNALIST PROTECTION  You are protected under U.S. and International Shield Laws, Protection of Sources laws, Reporter's Privilege laws and U.S. Constitution freedom of press laws, allowing you to capture content for news outlets, even anonymously if you prefer.
     
     
    NEWS UPDATES  Our organization and our lawyers are constantly monitoring the news and courts for the latest laws and regulations regarding drone flight.  Check our News page for the latest links to information that might affect flight restrictions in your area or country. 
     
     
    WORKING PRESS BADGE  You'll receive an impressive, durable plastic badge (not a cheap laminated paper card), similar to a V.I.P. backstage concert pass, that clearly identifies you in the crowd as "MEDIA" so you stand apart from public gawkers.  This affords you the same rights and privileges as major broadcasters and full-time press employees, even though this is only your hobby or a part-time passion.
     
     
    PRESS BADGE LANYARD  Your press badge will hang from a heavy-duty, UPollo branded lanyard.  This is just one more thing to add to your professional appearance.