Cowboys filming practice with drones

[Prime Time]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/27/cowboys-filming-practice-with-drones/

Cowboys filming practice with drones
Posted by Mike Florio on May 27, 2015

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At some point, the term “drone” became inherently sinister. At some point, the term “drone” became attached to all remotely-controlled devices that fly.

Which has caused plenty of people to assume that any and all drones are evil and capable of mass mayhem. Which likely has delayed many reasonable innovations relating to the use of drones.

In the NFL, one team is embracing the use of drones. Via Todd Archer of ESPN.com, the Cowboys are using drones to film practice during OTAs.

“We pride ourselves on coaching and teaching our players as well as we can and film has been a big part of the game for a long time,” coach Jason Garrett said. “Typically you have an end zone shot and a sideline shot. We use a lot of hand-held cameras on the ground. . . . One of our coaches went down to SMU for their spring practices and saw they were using it. They liked the angle. We got a chance to see it, so we decided to take a look at it.”

Last year, NFL Media considered using drones as part of the Inside Training Camp series. It’s unclear why the technology wasn’t used. Maybe it’s just the stigma of equating an innocent RC helicopter to an anonymous death machine.

Then again, maybe they are.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

At some point, the term “drone” became inherently sinister

And if the guy steering the drone accidentally crashes it into Tony Romos shoulder, drones will still be thought of as sinister. I hope they interviewed their drone pilots and selected carefully. If it is this guy there could be trouble.

 

[Zaphod]

And if the guy steering the drone accidentally crashes it into Tony Romos shoulder, drones will still be thought of as sinister. I hope they interviewed their drone pilots and selected carefully. If it is this guy there could be trouble.

Wow, there is a definite resemblance to Darth Sideous in that picture.

That could turn into a viral meme if it were photo-chopped right.

 

[Rynie]

"We have 3 drones for practice. Where did that 4th one come from?"

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Wow, there is a definite resemblance to Darth Sideous in that picture.

That could turn into a viral meme if it were photo-chopped right.

"These are not the drones that you are looking for"......as Goodell has them destroyed and Belicheck walks away, while Romo lies on the ground in intense pain.

 

[Dodgersrf]

"We have 3 drones for practice. Where did that 4th one come from?"

The like was for your new avatar. Pretty funny

 

[Rynie]

The like was for your new avatar. Pretty funny

Thanks. I was planning to take a bunch of pics like that in random places, but my friend drunkenly sold it for $50 before the game. I'm still a little upset.

 

[CGI_Ram]

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Now teams will be reporting random drone sittings over their practice fields. Spygate to the next level.

 

[Bluesy]

Lol I like how this makes it seem like they're using full out military drones. It's most likely this....

 

[The Ripper]

Filming other teams practices has and always be standard in the NFL . There's an NFL films documentary on the Raiders in LA and there was a building that overlooked the facility and multiple teams used to rent apartments to film practices. Mike Holmgren used to stop practices when a plane would fly over the practice field.

 

[8to12]

Here is So Cal, UCLA holds their summer training camp at Cal-State San Bernadino. It's a 30 minute drive for me and I watch a couple of practices. They have been using these drones the past 2 camps. They are the smaller, 4 prop model. It gives them flexibility ....they can keep it far and away for a good angle for 11 on 11 or bring it right over the top of an individual drill.

 

[iced]

Hmmm... maybe I should apply to the Patriots for an Information Security job...Bet they have an opening

 

[jjab360]

Wow, there is a definite resemblance to Darth Sideous in that picture.

That could turn into a viral meme if it were photo-chopped right.

 

[-X-]

You almost had a perfect meme. You just had to finish it.

 

[CGI_Ram]

You almost had a perfect meme. You just had to finish it.

 

[Prime Time]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/27/faa-is-exploring-drone-use-by-nfl-teams/

FAA is exploring drone use by NFL teams
Posted by Mike Florio on June 27, 2015

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At least three NFL teams are using remote-controlled aircraft to film practices. And that practice has drawn the attention of the Federal Aviation Administration.

According to Bloomberg News, the FAA is looking into the use of so-called drones by the Cowboys, Giants, and Patriots, because it’s technically illegally to fly unmanned aircraft for a commercial purpose without first getting a waiver from the FAA.

The agency said it has been in touch with the Cowboys, in order to explain to America’s Team “the proper procedure for obtaining the necessary exemption” from the American government. The FAA also intends to contact both the Giants and the Patriots about the procedure for getting the requisite FAA waiver.

None of the three teams obtained a waiver before putting the drones into use. They can be used indoors without restriction or limitation. When used outside, the FAA has full jurisdiction.

Teams can use drones outdoors without FAA permission, if the drones are being operated by contractors who have obtained FAA authorization.

At least one other team — the Titans — is using drones, but the FAA has not yet added them to the list of teams to be contacted. The NFL said it has not yet heard from the FAA about the issue, and that the NFL has not yet discussed drone policies.

Bloomberg notes that there have been no known deaths arising from the operation of small drones, but a remote-controlled aircraft in the shape of a lawnmower killed a fan at a Jets game in 1979.

 

[CGI_Ram]

 

[Stranger]

because it’s technically illegally to fly unmanned aircraft for a commercial purpose without first getting a waiver from the FAA.

huh? who knew?

 

[hotanez]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/27/faa-is-exploring-drone-use-by-nfl-teams/

FAA is exploring drone use by NFL teams
Posted by Mike Florio on June 27, 2015

Getty Images

At least three NFL teams are using remote-controlled aircraft to film practices. And that practice has drawn the attention of the Federal Aviation Administration.

According to Bloomberg News, the FAA is looking into the use of so-called drones by the Cowboys, Giants, and Patriots, because it’s technically illegally to fly unmanned aircraft for a commercial purpose without first getting a waiver from the FAA.

The agency said it has been in touch with the Cowboys, in order to explain to America’s Team “the proper procedure for obtaining the necessary exemption” from the American government. The FAA also intends to contact both the Giants and the Patriots about the procedure for getting the requisite FAA waiver.

None of the three teams obtained a waiver before putting the drones into use. They can be used indoors without restriction or limitation. When used outside, the FAA has full jurisdiction.

Teams can use drones outdoors without FAA permission, if the drones are being operated by contractors who have obtained FAA authorization.

At least one other team — the Titans — is using drones, but the FAA has not yet added them to the list of teams to be contacted. The NFL said it has not yet heard from the FAA about the issue, and that the NFL has not yet discussed drone policies.

Bloomberg notes that there have been no known deaths arising from the operation of small drones, but a remote-controlled aircraft in the shape of a lawnmower killed a fan at a Jets game in 1979.

I'm glad the FAA is keeping tabs on the NFL since they don't have more important things to do.