High-speed and advanced cameras are already used for major sporting events, but Fox Sports wants to take this up a notch with the addition of its drones to capture the upcoming World Series of Major League Baseball. This is a notable experience for the fans and viewers as it will offer a first-person view (FPV) of the games, giving a unique shot of the many plays.
Drones have been used in various operations now, including the production of shows and movies, offering a unique shot that is cheaper to produce than using helicopters.
Fox Sports to Use Drones for MLB World Series 2023 Coverage
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Major League Baseball's World Series 2023 is about to get exciting thanks to Fox Sports' upcoming coverage of this championship matches, as its drones are set up to capture its plays and happenings in the field. The company announced that the drone tech coming to the World Series will be the first time in its history, centering on a three-drone fleet.
"FOX Sports industry-leading production technology lineup will be headlined by the use of aerial production drones for the first time in World Series history. The custom three-drone fleet, developed and operated by Beverly Hills Aerials, includes the "Gimbal Bee," "Hummer Lite," and "Hummingbird," said FOX Sports.
The drones would be deployed in the playing field, with only one machine flying at a time, with Beverly Hills Aerials collaborating with FOX Sports to pilot these from the outfield between or behind the bullpens.
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First-Person View and What to Expect from Fox Sports
Engadget reports that the drones will offer a unique FPV for moments including relief pitchers coming in, warm-ups, and pitchers leaving the mound, among the other shots for the UAV. It was also reported that the drones are equipped with 4K cameras, but FOX would only transmit 1080p HDR footage to its streams, as well as use for their jumbo screens inside the stadiums.
Drone Technology and its Uses in the Present
Drone technology has significantly improved over the past years, initially, they started as massive machines that flew around and were considered threats because of their capabilities to bring injuries, but that changed now. Some of the renowned commercial drones, DJI, have made drones to be more compact but capable of packing a punch in terms of flight range, time, and what they can capture from their cameras.
Others create drones that can carry massive cameras or assemblies with them, focusing on capturing better pictures or video that an ordinary drone camera cannot, with Sony's ILX-LR1.
However, the modern warfare age has also greatly used drones for military needs, equipping the unpiloted flying machines to bring either payloads or bombs against enemies, or for surveillance.
Other companies use drones for "drone delivery systems" with the likes of Amazon's Prime Air, and other names in this expanding business. For many years, Drones have proven to be an important and useful technology for different focuses, with Fox Sports now looking to deliver a first-of-its-kind World Series experience, seen through the lenses of its drones.
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