The Federal Aviation Administration warned drone operators Wednesday to stay away from the Super Bowl.
That means no flying – and definitely no drinking while droning – within 10 miles of University of Phoenix Stadium. That’s an area of more than 300 square miles.
“The Super Bowl is strictly a ‘No Drone Zone,’” the FAA said in a statement. “Besides possibly landing a violator in jail, flying an unmanned aircraft over a crowded stadium could result in an FAA civil penalty.”
Headed to the #SuperBowl ? Leave your drone at home. http://t.co/UU2NNDDHxd#NoDroneZone#SBXLIXpic.twitter.com/Cx7YtCgT1F
— The FAA (@FAANews) January 28, 2015
The FAA's social media push comes two days after an off-duty government employee crashed a drone on the White House grounds after drinking. The incident caused a lockdown at the White House.
Unauthorized aircraft – including drones – are prohibited at all NFL games, Major League Baseball, most NASCAR events and NCAA college games where the stadium seats 30,000 or more.
Gavin Stern is a national digital producer for the Scripps National Desk.