Got a link for that? Every report that I have seen mentioned that Intel had received special 107 waivers from the FAA for the airspace around NRG stadium. Like this one.
Here's the "Wired" link saying the drone show part was taped prior in the week. All About Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Drones
I suspected something was up as the time to get her into the harness and do the drop where she was already partway down was a bit quick.