FAA Permits NFL Films to Fly Drones — But Not on Game Day

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the NFL Films’ Certificate of Waiver of Authorization (COA) which is essentially a permit to fly a commercial drone.  NFL Films, a division of the NFL that produces TV programs, films, and documentaries, is expected to use it predominantly for filming, not for live broadcasts.

The permit comes with conditions and limitations: drones must weigh less than 55 pounds, fly below 400 feet above the ground at less than 100 miles per hour or 87 knots.  Furthermore, NFL …

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