I was interested to read about a pilot in Canada using drones to monitor races and give stewards a better view of what happens during a race. Read Harnesslink article
There are a lot of issues to consider including any disruption to horses and drivers, but like an older style blimp over a sporting event, there is now more potential than ever to offer punters and others just wanting to be entertained a more comprehensive and exciting coverage of races.
Back in November 2012 I blogged about how we could make the harness racing product more entertaining and competitive with other forms of betting and entertainment, and I see drones as being a technical breakthrough that can really assist, if we are willing to experiment.
In that 2012 blog some of the ideas I suggested were:
- Improvements for remote viewing might involve GPS tracking devices on horses/drivers so individual punters can select and follow a horse’s position through a race (it is often not easy to see what is happening during a race, which can be a factor in viewers losing interest), but it could be even more personalised so a remote viewer (via smart phone or live streaming) can view the race in several different modes simultaneously to follow their horse/s’ progress. The race caller and cameraman are good, but could be combined with today’s technological advances.
- Much improved camera angles – the high wire camera at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day blew me away – I got a much better understanding of the early part of the race, distance between runners, interference etc than I ever had from a side on or head on camera. Yes, putting overhead cameras on courses would be horrifically expensive, but what a selling point, what a product!
- Developing some very cool apps for smart phones might include packages where you can place a bet and order the product (race) to be delivered to your phone live or recorded. No need to interrupt what other entertaining you are doing, you will be reminded at the time and the race sent to your phone in the format you selected – “GPS overhead view plus voice commentary with results/time/dividends.” Or whatever suits your needs. Subscriber services could have a field day – perhaps this is already available somewhere?
So although I am neither young nor techie by nature, that won’t stop me thinking ahead. We all need to, for the sake of our industry.
You can read the full 2012 blog here: A race – the short form of the game
b4breeding 
The idea is suggested on 2012, and right now it will be implemented slowy. You are really thinking ahead about the industry. Maybe, i just thought, to use racing drone and tag every horse with the function of “follow me” (most drones have it). So the racing could be more accurate and more intense due every horse has their back and front view instead of relying on one drone to monitor whole view.
I still like the overview as it gives the most important information which is where the horse is in relation to others and the track. And multiple drones which I think you are suggesting would raise more safety issues perhaps?