"Drones with cameras have been used to record sporting events for over a decade now. But due to a dangerous near-miss incident in 2015, drones have basically been banned from most skiing and snowboarding events for years. However, the tech has come a long way since that moment, and drones are smaller, more reliable, and safer than ever before. So the tech is a big feature of this year's Winter Olympics presentation on NBC and other affiliated networks."
"You don't really understand how fast these athletes are going when you see them from a static camera angle as they rush down a mountain or skate across ice. But when a drone is flying right behind them, keeping up, it provides an incredible new look at these turbo-charged winter sports. Like, look at how fast this snowboarder is flying down the mountain!"
"I'll admit that I was nervous that the drones might cause problems for the athletes, but according to many, they don't notice the buzzing noise, and as long as they stay safely away, they don't cause any issues. These drones are also operated by skilled pilots who work alongside a dedicated technician and director to ensure the athletes' safety while capturing these jaw-dropping views."
Drone camera systems have become a prominent feature of Winter Olympics coverage, delivering dynamic, close-following shots of skiing, snowboarding, and speed skating. Early bans after a 2015 near-miss limited aerial filming, but improvements in size, reliability, and safety have allowed renewed, controlled use. Networks like NBC are deploying drones to capture behind-the-athlete perspectives that better convey speed and intensity than static cameras. Pilots operate with technicians and directors to maintain safe distances, and many athletes reportedly do not notice drone noise. The combined technical and operational safeguards enable striking visuals without compromising competitor safety.
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