Winter Olympics viewers finally have an answer to the strange buzzing sound cutting through the broadcasts—and the culprit has been flying right above the athletes all along. The Olympic Committee is using drones to capture close-up, dynamic shots of snowboarders and skiers as they fly through the air at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. “We strive to offer the best viewing experience whether in the stadium or outside,” International Olympic Committee sports director Pierre Ducrey told the National Post. Ducrey said the committee worked closely with athletes to ensure the drones wouldn’t disrupt their performance. “We believe… that the drones do not impact significantly the experience of the athletes. We have looked into it to make sure it doesn’t,” Ducrey added. Some viewers have been annoyed by the constant high-pitched humming. “I don’t like the sound intruding on events,” wrote one user on X. But officials insist the payoff—sharper viewing quality—is worth the noise.
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