AI-Powered Drones are Enhancing Broadcasts of the Winter Olympics
AI-powered drones are changing the way people watch the Winter Olympics. At the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, new technology is being used to make sports broadcasts more exciting, clear, and immersive. Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), the organization responsible for filming and sharing the Games with the world, has expanded the use of drones and artificial intelligence to improve the viewing experience. 25 drones are being used across nearly all sports, except curling and ice hockey. These drones capture close and dynamic shots of athletes in action. In events like speed skating, cameras now follow athletes closely from behind, giving viewers a stronger sense of speed and movement.…