news chopper

Aerial broadcast aircraft

A news chopper is a helicopter used by television stations to cover breaking news from the air—car chases, traffic accidents, fires, floods.

The aerial perspective lets viewers see events unfold in real time: The news chopper followed the pursuit across three counties.

Also called a news helicopter.

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traffic report · broadcast · hovering · rotor · pilot · breaking · live · camera · reporter · skyline · pursuit · coverage · blade · police · air support · accident · cityscape · spotlight

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Weaponized military rotorcraft

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Detection-resistant flying vehicle

spy plane · reconnaissance drone · military drone

ground vs. air coverage

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Mobile broadcast unit

satellite truck · ground crew · news bureau · studio · press pool

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G