Sep 22, 2007 0
Microdrone: Big Brother tech, good for bike races?
Being a race promotor I now see things in a different light. Take this microdrone helicopter with a camera. Sure this screams “Big Brother” technology where police agencies from all over the world can use a small device to peer into your windows.
But, consider the plight of the small time bike race promoter, well anything smaller than a major race such as the Tour de France. With a mini helicopter such as this you can grab footage of road races easily. You can provide aerial shots of sprints, finishes or critical areas and use that footage to promote the race to other sponsors. You can also use the drone to see exact locations of accidents or other possible issues. Sure the battery only lasts a short time, but this kind of tool can make managing a bike race a hundred times easier.