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2026 Olympics to Boost Coverage with High-Speed Drones

2/14/2026

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will feature drone technology from Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to enhance coverage.
Drones operated by OBS provide first-person perspectives to showcase events like downhill skiing and bobsledding.
The drones weigh under 9 ounces and reach speeds of 75 mph.
Teams including former athletes operate the drones, boosting NBC's viewership by 93% versus the 2022 Olympics.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will feature drone technology from Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to enhance coverage.
Drones operated by OBS provide first-person perspectives to showcase events like downhill skiing and bobsledding.
The drones weigh under 9 ounces and reach speeds of 75 mph.
Teams including former athletes operate the drones, boosting NBC's viewership by 93% versus the 2022 Olympics.