"Martin Bochatay is the drone cam pilot for the money shots inside the iconic Tofana schuss, the narrow chute between two walls of Dolomite rock. He is part of a team in control of the buzzing machines that are flying right behind Olympians as they go for gold at the Milan Cortina Games, offering stunning and high-pace visuals to TV viewers back home."
"In my mind, I'm not flying a drone. I'm flying with the skiers, Bochatay told The Associated Press before the Olympics. It's an immersive thing. The skiers don't see us. But I'm right there with them. You become the drone. A drone follows Philipp Raimund, of Germany, as he soars through the air during his first round jump of the ski jumping men's normal hill individual at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)"
Martin Bochatay pilots drones that film skiers down the Tofana schuss, flying right behind competitors to capture high-pace visuals for television. Drone cams now showcase speeds and angles across skiing, luge, snowboard and ski jumping events. Pilots aim to create immersive footage and often feel like they are flying with the skiers. Athletes and officials praise the unique perspective and pilot skill. Viewers have noticed humming noise from the machines, prompting questions about distraction. Some athletes report only hearing drones at the start and not during runs. A past crash nearly hit Marcel Hirscher, highlighting earlier safety concerns. The drones are tiny and can exceed 100 mph.
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