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Drone's-eye view of new Falcons stadium

Jan 15, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta is quickly rising up ahead of its 2017 opening.

Some windows have been placed and the roof structures have begun to give the facility its winged shape.

Check out the drone's-eye view video of construction from November.

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