About Us

iSkyNews.com

Breaking News Storm Chasing Aerial & Ground Coverage

iSkyNews.com is powered by a passionate team of journalists, storm chasers, and FAA-certificated drone pilots. We do not just publish headlines — we show up, capture the truth from the ground and the sky, and share the stories of resilience that bring neighbors together.

What We Do

Extreme-weather coverage with SkyWarn operations and real-time updates
Crime and public-safety reporting with verified, timely information
Investigative journalism that follows facts, not hype
Community features and local hero spotlights
Professional aerial news coverage from FAA-certificated Remote Pilots

✈ FAA Part 107 Aerial Operations

FAA-Certificated Drone Pilots

All iSkyNews.com aerial operations are conducted by FAA-certificated Remote Pilots operating under 14 CFR Part 107.

Our pilots follow applicable federal aviation regulations, airspace requirements, operational limitations, and established safety procedures while capturing aerial news footage from the field.

From breaking-news scenes and severe-weather coverage to community events and investigative reporting, safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance remain central to every flight.

When required, our pilots obtain applicable airspace authorization before conducting aerial operations in controlled airspace.

iSkyNews.com is an independent news organization and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration or the United States Department of Transportation.

Our Freelance Network

We extend a heartfelt thank-you to our many independent journalists who work with iSkyNews.com as freelance contributors.

These contributors provide timely news, compelling photographs, live video coverage, and unique local perspectives that help keep communities informed and connected.

Citizen Partnership

Our partnership with Citizen allows us to provide instant breaking-news coverage from the scene while sharing up-to-the-minute updates, aerial video, and live reports directly from the field.

Join the Citizen community with iSkyNews.com by downloading the app and following our coverage.

Citizen provides live alerts and local breaking-news updates designed to help you remain informed when it matters most.

📲 Join and Follow iSkyNews on Citizen

Submit Photos & Videos

Have photos or video of breaking news, severe weather, or another noteworthy incident? Email the media directly to our newsroom. Please include the date, time, location, and a description of what happened so our team can verify the submission.

📧 Email Your Submission

By emailing media to support@iskynews.com, you affirm that you captured and/or own the submitted content and grant iSkyNews.com permission to use it across its media platforms. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, no monetary compensation will be provided. Please specify how you would like your name to appear in the credit, such as “Credit: Jane Doe” or “Submitted by: Jane D.”