FAA

The FAA has warned the public not to fly drones within a 32m radius of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, US, during the Super Bowl game.

In a 20 second video, the agency announced temporary flight restrictions will be imposed to ban certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft or drone operations, within the specified radius of the stadium on 7 February, the day of the Super Bowl.

The ban will be in effect from 2pm to 11:59pm on the day.

FAA administrator Michael Huerta said: "With so many drones being sold for recreational use, we want to do everything we can to get the word out that the game is a no drone zone.

"With so many drones being sold for recreational use, we want to do everything we can to get the word out that the game is a no drone zone."

"We are working closely with our safety and security partners to spread this message as widely as possible."

The agency imposed similar restrictions during last year’s Super Bowl. Violators could be charged with civil penalties and criminal charges, reports NBC News.

FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said: "The United States Government may use deadly force against the airborne aircraft, if it is determined that the aircraft poses an imminent security threat."

Considered to be one of the prestigious professional football in the US, the Super Bowl is an annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL).

Image: FAA declares Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara as a no drone zone on the day the Super Bowl is held. Photo: courtesy of Jim Bahn / Flickr / Wikipedia.