Drone Captures Incredible Footage of Massive Hong Kong Protests

A high-flying drone swept over throngs of protesters lining the highways of Hong Kong's central business district yesterday (Sept. 29), capturing sweeping panoramic shots of the thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators.

On Sunday (Sept. 28), a small student-led group in Hong Kong started a sit-in to demand democratic elections in the city. After police used tear gas, pepper spray and batons to disrupt the peaceful sit-in, other Hong Kong residents flocked to the movement, joining the demonstration by the thousands, the New York Times reported.
Hong Kong is a semiautonomous Chinese territory, but Beijing does not allow open nominations for the city's chief executive leader. All potential candidates must be approved by a Chinese committee. [Photos from Above: 8 Cool Camera-Carrying Drones]