ExtremeRavens Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 A drone once again paused a highly anticipated Ravens game. During the first quarter of Baltimore’s AFC championship game Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs, there was a brief break as referees announced an “administrative” timeout. That pause was drone-related, Maryland Stadium Authority vice president for public safety Vernon Conaway told The Baltimore Sun. The pause lasted only a couple of minutes and, soon after, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens tied the game at 7 late in the first quarter. For safety reasons, the Federal Aviation Administration places a Temporary Flight Restriction during large outdoor sporting events. There was a similar, but lengthier, delay earlier this season when a drone was spotted during the Ravens’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 16. During that month, eight drones violated restrictions by flying near the stadium during games. Typically, those who violate the restrictions are seeking to get an aerial photograph of the stadium and do not realize the dangers of flying a drone, Conaway has said, which can cause harm if the operator loses control of it. There were no such drone issues during the Ravens’ two December home games. Sunday’s drone was launched from an area near the intersection of W. Lee Street and S. Sharp Street. Maryland State Police responded to the area, located the drone pilot, and are investigating, Conaway said. This story might be updated. Ravens and Chiefs fans fight for the spotlight before the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)Samantha Cholewczynski of Baltimore wears her handmade shirt showing Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)Ketia Stokes, right, and her mother, Linda Stokes of Baltimore get ready as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)Patrick Reed a former Parkville resident wears his Johnny Unitas jersey that he wore to the Ravens Super Bowl against the 49ers. The Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)Pat McFaul of Bel Air gets ready for the Baltimore Ravens game as they host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)Shawn Blowe of Baltimore carries a giant Lamar Jackson photo on his way to thew stadium. The Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)A group of Ravens fans from the United Kingdom tailgate at the BMORE Around Town tailgate party prior to the AFC championship game between the Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. (Jerry Jackson/Staff)Ravens fans cheer as Zay Flowers arrives prior to the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship at M&T Bank Stadium. (Jerry Jackson/Staff)avens Jadeveon Clowney arrives prior to the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship at M&T Bank Stadium. (Jerry Jackson/Staff)Ravens running back Delvin Cook arrives prior to the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship at M&T Bank Stadium. (Jerry Jackson/Staff)Ravens fans tailgate at the BMORE Around Town tailgate party prior to the AFC championship game between the Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. ..(Jerry Jackson/Staff photo)the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship at M&T Bank Stadium. (Jerry Jackson/Staff)Chris and Karen Nicewarner of Martinsburg, W. Va attend every home game and are on the sideline as the Ravens prepare to host the Chiefs in the AFC championship game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)A fan holds a sign about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce before the 2024 AFC Championship in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/staff)Show Caption of Expand View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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