Drones are giving fans new angles on the Olympics
Summary
New technology, including drones, is transforming how viewers watch the Winter Olympics by providing new camera angles and perspectives. The Olympic Broadcasting Services heavily use drones to capture footage, allowing audiences to experience events like skiing and bobsledding from the athlete's viewpoint.Key Facts
- Drones are being used at the Winter Olympics to give viewers new perspectives on events.
- NBC and other broadcasters receive drone footage to enhance Olympic coverage.
- The drones follow athletes closely during events, but they always stay behind them.
- Over two dozen drones are active, capturing footage for most sports except ice hockey and curling.
- Former athletes, like a ski jumper, pilot some of the drones for a better understanding of the sports.
- Samsung smartphones and new types of cameras are also used to capture different aspects of the Games.
- The technology includes infrared and thermal cameras to show details not visible to the naked eye.
- This technology has been refined over time with consultations from athletes and sports bodies.
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