US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says
Federal officials say 49 operators were ticketed in Florida as agencies use $250 million in counter-drone funding to protect stadium airspace.
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TSA: 300-plus drones seized near World Cup sites in US
Government agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites in the United States since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday.
TSA seizes more than 300 drones at World Cup events; violators face federal charges
U.S. security officials said Tuesday that hundreds of drones have been confiscated during World Cup events so far, and that violators face federal charges. Transportation Security Administration Federal Air Marshals, working with state and federal partners, have seized more than 300 drones, the TSA said in a post on X. Officials did not provide a [...]
U.S. authorities seize more than 300 drones near World Cup venues
U.S. authorities have seized more than 300 drones operating near venues hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since the tournament began, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Strict temporary flight restrictions are in force on match days, prohibiting all aircraft operations—including drones—within a three-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above stadiums unless specifically authorised […]
World Cup Matches Contend With Hundreds of Rogue Drones, Officials Say
The hundreds of millions of federal dollars that 2026 FIFA World Cup host states have used to acquire counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) technology—from drone-catching nets to radio signal takeover devices—are being put to good use, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA said Tuesday that federal air marshals have seized more than 300 drones during World Cup events since the tournament began on June 11. The …
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