Drone-enabled shot tracing has given fans instant understanding of a golf ball's flight path, speed and direction.
It has revolutionised the sports' coverage, but it all started with a simple conversation.
“In October 23. Alex and I happened to pass each other on the staircase at PGA global home. And Alex was like, ‘Do you think you could track from [a drone]?’ We were foolish enough to say, ‘Yeah, sure,’” recalled James Japhet, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder, Bolt6.
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IBC2026 to explore the future of sports media
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IBC calls for 2026 Accelerator Media Innovation Challenges
IBC has issued the official call for challenge submissions to the Accelerator Media Innovation Programme 2026, inviting media and entertainment organisations to propose collaborative innovation challenges that will help shape the future of the industry.
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YouTube collab with Broadcasters: Better Together
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