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Ravens-Steelers playoff game delayed when a drone hovered over M&T Bank Stadium.

FAA rules allow only federal agencies to remove drones , sparking debate over local authority.

Drones pose safety risks to crowds, stadium structures and authorized aircraft.

Lawmakers consider expanding counter-drone powers to state and local law enforcement .

WASHINGTON — The Baltimore Ravens led the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-7 with 5:16 in the third quarter of the 2025 AFC Wildcard game, moments after Ravens running back Derrick Henry broke free for a 44-yard touchdown. The result seemed inevitable — until coaches waved their players to the sideline.

Officials stopped play, and the game was delayed for an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or drone, hovering over the nearly 71,000

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