(Source: wsmv.com) A new push to keep drones grounded is coming from an unlikely source: the Tennessee Titans. Drones can currently be flown almost anywhere, but the Channel 4 I-Team has learned that the Titans would like to see tougher laws for the new technology. While the Federal Aviation Administration continues to work out its rules regulating drones, drone … [Read more...] about Tennessee Titans Pushing for Tighter Drone Regulations
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Illegal Drone Use a Growing Issue at Sports Venues
(Source: ABC News) Long after drones became a key tool for militaries and spy agencies, authorities now realize the threat they can pose to sports events. It's not multimillion-dollar military-grade drones prompting concerns, but remote controlled contraptions costing just a few hundred dollars that can be sent soaring over stadiums. And, as the chaos at a soccer game … [Read more...] about Illegal Drone Use a Growing Issue at Sports Venues
Drone Buzzes Around Panthers-Chiefs Game, Police Pounce
from charlotteobserver.com Something besides a football was flying above the field during the Panthers-Chiefs game. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Tuesday that a camera-toting drone flew into Bank of America Stadium during Thursday’s exhibition game. Its operator was detained and, after questioning, the unidentified man was released and the information was forwarded to … [Read more...] about Drone Buzzes Around Panthers-Chiefs Game, Police Pounce
Will Drone Technology Give Clemson Tigers A New Edge?
For coaches and athletes in the sports world, recording and re-watching game and practice footage is commonplace. From shaky hand-held cameras on the top of the bleachers, to cameras mounted on poles--coaches are always trying to get the best vantage point. For Coach Dabo Swinney of Clemson College’s football team, drones are the future of the sports recording … [Read more...] about Will Drone Technology Give Clemson Tigers A New Edge?
Drones Are Coming To The NFL. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
from blogs.mercurynews.com Jim Harbaugh was not amused by my question. He also seemed a little puzzled. “You want to talk about drones?” asked the 49ers coach. Yes. Specifically, I wanted to talk about drones and football. “The only thing I know about drones,” Harbaugh said, “is that I watch the television show ‘24’ with Jack Bauer. Terrorists have the drones. And … [Read more...] about Drones Are Coming To The NFL. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
