PSA: The Super Bowl is officially a 'No Drone Zone'

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Hey soccer followers, should you're heading to Houston’s NRG Stadium this weekend, depart your drones at residence.

Yep, you will need to kiss your goals of recording and aerial video of Woman Gaga's halftime present goodbye as a result of when the Patriots and Falcons go face to face this Sunday in Tremendous Bowl LI, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not need your nosy, probably harmful drones anyplace close to the sport.

The FAA launched a public service announcement on Wednesday declaring that not solely is NRG Stadium a "No Drone Zone" on the day of the large recreation, however short-term flight restrictions prohibiting drones from flying inside a 34.5-mile radius of the stadium may even be put in place.

The FAA even produced an enthralling 20-second video encouraging followers to "convey their fortunate jerseys, face paint and group spirit" to the sport — however depart these drones at house.

"Drones have gotten rather more well-liked, however additionally they pose sure security dangers," FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said. "We’re working intently with our security and safety companions to unfold the No Drone Zone message as extensively as potential."

This is not the primary yr the FAA has banned drones from the Tremendous Bowl, and drone restrictions have been additionally put in place throughout Trump's inauguration.

The Tremendous Bowl drone restrictions shall be in impact from four p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5.

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