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Falcons, Panthers utilizing drones and ‘germ-zapping robots’ to clean stadiums amid COVID-19

The Atlanta Falcons will start welcoming in fans next week for the first time when they host the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium next week.

In an effort to clean the stadium efficiently and safely — something even more important now amid the COVID-19 pandemic — the Falcons are turning to technology.

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The team will use a pair of drones to sanitize the stadium, and are believed to be the first team to use drones in that way.