Police in Arlington, Texas are considering flying a miniature unmanned helicopter over the Cowboys Stadium to survey Super Bowl XLV crowds on Sunday, February 6. The department is the first in the country to get an unmanned aircraft. Officials say officers are finishing certification and will deploy the UAS if considered necessary.
The possible use has raised privacy concerns by some who fear that the unmanned aircraft, with live streaming video, may allow law enforcement to see too much. Arlington would join the Texas Department of Public Safety in the use of UAS. DPS, with four AeroVironment Wasp III machines, leads the nation in the use of the unmanned aircraft.
This year, Christina Aguilera will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLV pre-game festivities.
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