The survey was conducted among all 1,685 operating, non-satellite television stations and a random sample of 3,481 radio stations. Valid responses came from 1,310 television stations (77.7%) and 645 radio news directors and general
managers representing 1,938 radio stations. Some data sets (e.g. the number of TV stations originating local news, getting it from others and women TV news directors) are based on a complete census and are not projected from a smaller sample.
The statistic shows the share of local radio stations using drones in the United States in 2018. The data reveals that the majority of radio stations were not involved with drones in any way as of the date of survey, however *** percent were considering using drones, though just *** percent were planning to purchase one.
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RTDNA. (May 15, 2019). Share of local radio stations and newsrooms using drones for news in the United States in 2018 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/1007860/drones-and-radio-stations/
RTDNA. "Share of local radio stations and newsrooms using drones for news in the United States in 2018." Chart. May 15, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 19, 2026. /statistics/1007860/drones-and-radio-stations/
RTDNA. (2019). Share of local radio stations and newsrooms using drones for news in the United States in 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 19, 2026. /statistics/1007860/drones-and-radio-stations/
RTDNA. "Share of Local Radio Stations and Newsrooms Using Drones for News in The United States in 2018." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 15 May 2019, /statistics/1007860/drones-and-radio-stations/
RTDNA, Share of local radio stations and newsrooms using drones for news in the United States in 2018 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1007860/drones-and-radio-stations/ (last visited July 19, 2026)
Share of local radio stations and newsrooms using drones for news in the United States in 2018 [Graph], RTDNA, May 15, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1007860/drones-and-radio-stations/
