{"id":83052,"date":"2022-05-02T12:47:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T16:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=83052"},"modified":"2022-08-11T13:51:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T17:51:34","slug":"professional-sports-using-drones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/professional-sports-using-drones\/","title":{"rendered":"How Professional Sports are Using Drones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/how-to-fly-a-drone-a-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drones<\/a>, have become widely adopted by professional sports organizations like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, PGA, etc. Airborne drone coverage not only brings sports fans closer to the action than ever before, but also provides dynamic new vantage points that did not previously exist. Besides allowing spectators and viewers at home to experience the action in new and exciting ways, drones offer plenty of other innovative applications in professional sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The NFL was the first major American sports league permitted to fly drones by the FAA. In addition to using drones to film documentaries and practices,&nbsp;some NFL teams have also begun using them to&nbsp;sanitize stadiums in response to the COVID-19&nbsp;pandemic.<\/li><li>December 2014\u2019s Franklin Templeton Shootout, a team golf event on the PGA Tour, was the first&nbsp;televised professional golf event to utilize drone coverage.<\/li><li>300 aerial drones were used by the NFL during Lady Gaga\u2019s Super Bowl LI halftime show in 2017 to display an illuminated American flag (as well as other logos) above Houston\u2019s NRG Stadium. This was the first time that aerial drones were part of a public&nbsp;television broadcast.<\/li><li>Over 1,800 drones were used during the recent&nbsp;Tokyo Summer Olympics. They were used during the opening ceremony to create an intricate aerial light show above Japan National Stadium.<\/li><li>The \u201cField of Dreams\u201d game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox, which took place on August 12, 2021, was the first time the MLB&nbsp;utilized aerial production drones. MLB Network also began trialing drones for television coverage&nbsp;purposes earlier in 2022, including following batters&nbsp;as they are rounding bases, tracking pitchers as they make their way from the dugout to the mound, and relievers emerging from the bullpen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are Drones Being Used in Professional Sports?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance Analytics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drones provide a unique bird\u2019s eye view of training sessions and competitive matches. This new perspective gives the coaching staff a better understanding of athlete positioning and formations, as well as other vital performance and tactical data such as individual and team behavior that were&nbsp;previously unavailable. In the data-driven world we live in, better data equals better analytics, better analytics equals improved tactical strategies, and improved tactical strategies (hopefully) equals&nbsp;victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improved Officiating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The additional vantage points drones provide are&nbsp;tremendously useful for officials like stewards and&nbsp;referees as well. These additional views provide a more comprehensive picture of sporting incidents&nbsp;during video replays, leading to quicker and better refereeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transforming Broadcasts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drones have seen widespread adoption in sportscasting within the past decade. In many instances, they\u2019ve replaced traditional broadcast&nbsp;helicopters altogether thanks to their ability to achieve the same functionality at a fraction of the&nbsp;operating costs. Their significantly more compact&nbsp;footprint also allows them to get much closer to athletes without the safety risks associated with doing so with helicopters. This also opens countless previously unimaginable angles, letting sportscasters capture the action like never before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dazzling Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to capturing the action on the field,&nbsp;drones have increasingly become part of the entertainment as well. From Super Bowl halftime&nbsp;shows to Olympics opening ceremonies, we\u2019re&nbsp;seeing more and more drones utilized in elaborate, mesmerizing light shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aerial Surveillance &amp; Crowd Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities and security officials are getting in on&nbsp;the party as well, taking full advantage of the aerial&nbsp;vantage point to efficiently and effectively surveil the venue. Drones can also be outfitted with optical&nbsp;zoom and thermal imaging cameras to help monitor crowds, identify potential bad actors, as well as to collect video evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some NFL teams (such as the Atlanta Falcons) have begun&nbsp;deploying drones to disinfect their stadiums. These&nbsp;specially outfitted drones can evenly distribute medical-grade disinfectant spray from the air, allowing them to sanitize large venues (like arenas&nbsp;and stadiums) in a short amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/william-smith-_Kp1WFKoCRk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/william-smith-_Kp1WFKoCRk-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/william-smith-_Kp1WFKoCRk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Photo from Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are Drones Useful for Professional Sports?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reduced Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drones require less personnel and are much&nbsp;cheaper to operate compared to broadcast helicopters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike broadcast helicopters, drones have a much&nbsp;smaller footprint and don\u2019t require flammable fuel&nbsp;or multiple people to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unique Perspectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to aerial views of the action, their smaller footprint and high degree of&nbsp;maneuverability allow drones to fly much&nbsp;closer to athletes, opening new and exciting camera angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Immersion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since drones are much nimbler and can get much closer to the action compared to helicopter camera operators, drones can keep pace with&nbsp;fast-moving subjects like athletes and racecars,&nbsp;offering dynamic new perspectives that bring sports fans into the thick of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Environmentally Friendly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike helicopters, which have considerable carbon footprints, drones are battery-powered&nbsp;and don\u2019t require jet fuel or avgas to operate. As such, drones have a significantly smaller carbon&nbsp;footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Know Before Using Drones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAA Rules &amp; Regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a special waiver, current FAA regulations only allow drones to fly during daylight hours, no higher than 400 feet and no faster than 100 miles per hour. Additionally, the&nbsp;aircraft must remain in the visual line of sight of the remote operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Costs of Setting Up a Drone Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying a drone for commercial use requires training. While the benefits far outweigh the costs, it\u2019s important understand your goals and create a plan before purchasing hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risk of Lawsuits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to any other collision, if a drone crashes, any harmed individuals may be able to bring upon a lawsuit. 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