DPS Reminds Drone Operators to Follow FAA Restrictions Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
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DPS Reminds Drone Operators to Follow FAA Restrictions Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
June 5, 2026 AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drone, operators to follow all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) surrounding stadiums and event venues. With large crowds and increased security operations expected throughout the tournament, DPS emphasizes that…
Inside Look at US Drone Security During FIFA World Cup 2026
Before the seats are filled and fans pack every stadium hosting the world’s best soccer players, FBI trained operators are on the move with an electronic arsenal of cameras, radars and listening devices ready to defend the sky against an evolving and agile aircraft: drones. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for Saturday TODAY on the massive undertaking to keep hundreds of thousands of fans safe during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The security for the FIFA World Cup extends to the sky, as law enforcement prepares for a drone activity that could range from a simple nuisance to a serious threat, now that the United States will host the tournament starting next week. More than 60 local, county and state law enforcement agencies from headquarters where the matches will be held recently completed a pioneering federal training program, designed to help detect and deter the unau…
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