Dramatic or distracting? Olympic drone footage catches the eye
Summary
Drones are being used at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to capture new camera angles during events like skiing and luge. While the footage from the drones is dramatic, viewers have mixed feelings due to the noise they produce during broadcasts. Organizers state there are no complaints from athletes about the drones affecting their performances.Key Facts
- Drones are capturing new views of the Winter Olympics events.
- They are used for sports like downhill skiing and luge.
- Some viewers find the drone noise distracting during broadcasts.
- Olympic organizers report no complaints from athletes about noise affecting performance.
- A drone crash occurred during the first downhill training, but no athletes were harmed.
- Drone operators work from small tents near the courses to control the flying cameras.
- Organizers tested the drones to minimize disturbance to athletes.
- Public opinion on the drone footage is divided, with some praising and others criticizing it.
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