Some NFL teams add reinforcements to their aerial attacks

NFL teams have taken to the skies in their search for a competitive edge, launching drones to film their practices. “You can coach better. You see hand placement, you see where they have their feet and where they have their eyes,” said Jason Garrett, coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The problem is, it’s illegal to fly the unmanned aircraft for any commercial purpose in the U.S. without first getting a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA, when asked about drone use by three teams, said it has been in contact with the Cowboys to “explain the proper procedure for obtaining the necessary exemption.” It plans to reach out to two other teams that used the devices to film their own workouts: the Giants and the Patriots. The FAA grants exemptions allowing people to use drones if they agree to follow procedures designed to reduce the risk of injury to people on the ground or interference with aircraft. Even small drones can harm someone if they fall from the sky or entangle fingers in the rotors.