U.S. Security Concerns Raised When A Drone Was Able To Drop Leaflets Over A Football Stadium


FOX News: Drone drops leaflets over football stadiums, raising security concerns

A drone pilot was arrested on Sunday for allegedly flying a drone over two football stadiums in California, prompting an investigation by federal, state and local law enforcement.

The suspect, who was not immediately identified, used a drone to distribute anti-media leaflets over NFL crowds during the game between the 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.

"If they dropping leaflets, they can drop anything really if you think about it and it's kind of scary to think that someone can just fly something over during the game and nobody can really stop it," Ariana Rivera, a 49ers fan, told local KGO-TV station.

The drone then moved on to the Coliseum stadium in Oakland and attempted to drop flyers over people watching the Raiders game against the Denver Broncos, authorities said.

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WNU Editor: Speaking of the NFL .... I have not even bothered to watch a game this year, and I am not at all surprised on reading that this was another week of empty seats .... Photos: ‘Plenty of Good Seats Available’ During NFL Week 12 (Reuters).

Update: I doubt that this measure will pass, but it shows how even long time fans and supporters of the NFL are no longer motivated to support the NFL .... NFL opposes U.S. Republican tax plan on stadium funding (Reuters).

Update #2: Now .... Canada's CFL Grey Cup football match was a sight to see .... 105th Grey Cup might just be the most Canadian ever (CBC).

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