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Counter-Drone Security at Major Events
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Protecting major public events from unauthorized drones combines airspace restrictions with detection, monitoring, and enforcement by federal, state, and local agencies.
During the FIFA World Cup, FAA restrictions covered stadiums and fan gathering areas, while FBI teams and partners monitored venues across U.S. host cities and seized drones found in restricted airspace. Violations could lead to drone confiscation, fines, or criminal charges. The effort illustrates how event-specific rules and counter-drone operations are coordinated to protect crowded venues and inform planning for future events.
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Atlanta officials said most seized drones were not linked to identified malicious activity, shifting the picture toward operator unfamiliarity as well as security threats. The update also reports arrests and federal charges, and describes FAA follow-up and broader counter-drone proposals after the tournament.
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FBI and federal partners charged four individuals in Texas after alleged drone flights into FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions at FIFA World Cup venues.
6/27/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FEMA and DHS grants for World Cup host cities funded counter-drone detection, tracking, and net-interception systems, while local drone take-down authority required federal training and certification.
6/24/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Texas Department of Public Safety reported eight drone seizures near Houston 2026 FIFA World Cup venues under FAA TFR rules, with DPS tracking an operator after a drone reached about 900 feet.
6/19/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Federal officials in Seattle issued a no-drone zone for Lumen Field during FIFA World Cup 2026 match days starting June 15 under an FAA TFR.
6/12/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Ondas Sentrycs and Fortem DroneHunter systems are planned for 2026 World Cup stadiums under U.S. FEMA and DHS counter-drone funding.
6/5/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and DHS coordinated with Dallas police in 2026 World Cup enforcement of FAA temporary flight restrictions, deploying Skydio drones and seizing unauthorized aircraft.
7/22/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI agents in Atlanta seized 95 drones during FIFA Men's World Cup events in 2026, after drones entered Temporary Flight Restrictions airspace.
7/22/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI used Remote ID tracking during the FIFA World Cup to locate operators of unauthorized drones and seize more than 700 aircraft across host cities.
7/21/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI Atlanta seized 95 drones during the World Cup in a restricted flight area, while FAA temporary flight restrictions were cited as grounds for federal charges.
7/21/2026 • Public Safety, Emergency Response & Government Use • General
The FBI said agencies seized more than 700 drones since June 11 near FIFA World Cup stadiums, under FAA temporary flight restrictions in 11 U.S. host cities.
7/16/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
From June 11 to mid-June, TSA and DHS reported 300+ drone seizures and 145 incursions near FIFA World Cup sites, supported by FEMA counter-drone funding and FAA airspace restrictions.
6/23/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and Atlanta Police Department officials announced FAA no-drone zone enforcement for World Cup events in Atlanta, Georgia, including June-July temporary flight restrictions and counter-UAS operations.
6/3/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI announced more than 700 drones were seized near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11, after FAA temporary flight restrictions banned drone flights around U.S. stadiums.
7/16/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI reported seizing more than 600 drones since June 11 near FIFA World Cup venues after drones violated temporary flight restrictions around match sites.
7/5/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI teams in Los Angeles used counter-UAS detection, jamming, and interdiction authority during World Cup events after repeated unauthorized-drone incidents near stadium restricted airspace.
6/18/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI will deploy about 60 trained officers across FIFA World Cup host cities to electronically detect and disable drones under a new counter-drone program.
5/19/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
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The FAA reminded drone pilots in a Saturday post to avoid restricted airspace around covered stadiums during NFL games and other major sporting events across the United States.
10/5/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and DHS reported more than 600 drone seizures since June 11 across World Cup 2026 host cities, with intensified counter-UAS enforcement under venue TFRs.
7/5/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and partners seized dozens of drones in multiple US cities during the FIFA tournament after alleged flights into FAA temporary flight restriction zones around stadiums and fan events.
7/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI agents seized about 15 drones near SoFi Stadium and L.A. Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles after operators violated FAA temporary flight restrictions.
6/14/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI-linked anti-drone authorization and funding support 11 U.S. World Cup cities using Ondas SentryCS detection and Axon Dedrone first-responder drones.
7/7/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The TSA and FAA coordinated with FBI and Homeland Security to seize 300-plus unauthorized drones near 2026 FIFA World Cup venues since June 11.
6/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
US federal, state, and local agencies seized more than 700 unauthorized drones around 2026 FIFA World Cup venues across 11 host cities.
8/5/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
U.S. officials recovered 700 mostly hobbyist drones at FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones while enforcing FAA flight restrictions and finding no weaponized aircraft.
7/31/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 59 drones from alleged unauthorized operators in restricted Los Angeles airspace during the 39-day World Cup.
7/30/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI is preparing for weaponized and disruptive drone threats during the 2028 Olympic Games and other major events in Los Angeles after tracking illegal operators and documenting aircraft interference.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 59 drones during June and July FIFA World Cup matches and fan events across restricted airspace in the Los Angeles area.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 59 drones during June and July FIFA World Cup events across Los Angeles and warned of continued airspace risks before the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympics.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and DHS with FAA support seized 700+ drones near World Cup venues during the U.S. anti-drone effort, using jamming and tracking to prosecute pilots.
7/21/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
White House and FBI officials reported 1,139 drones detected near World Cup venues as FAA No Drone Zones and counter-UAS mitigations expanded through July 4.
7/3/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI Boston and federal partners seized 23 unauthorized drones near Boston Stadium since June 11 under World Cup No Drone Zones and reporting guidance.
6/25/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI Boston office spokesperson Kristen Setera said federal authorities seized 23 unauthorized drones in restricted airspace near Boston Stadium in Foxborough since June 11.
6/24/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
TSA announced more than 300 drone seizures near U.S. FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums since June 11, following FAA No Drone Zone bans and counter-drone enforcement.
6/23/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI agents seized about 15 drones near SoFi Stadium and L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Friday and Saturday for violating FAA No Drone Zones tied to World Cup match events.
6/14/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FEMA-funded counter-drone detection networks support World Cup security in U.S. cities under FAA 3.5-mile and 3,000-foot stadium restrictions.
6/10/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Dallas and Arlington authorities coordinate drone patrols and FAA match-day flight bans for 2026 FIFA World Cup events at AT&T Stadium and Fair Park.
6/2/2026 • Public Safety, Emergency Response & Government Use • General
The FBI seized 59 drones around Los Angeles World Cup venues during the tournament after operators allegedly violated restricted airspace.
7/30/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and FAA enforcement near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 reported 700+ drone seizures across 11 U.S. host cities, supported by temporary flight restrictions.
7/17/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The Transportation Security Administration reported U.S. agencies seized over 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11 under FBI-enforced restricted-airspace perimeter bans.
7/7/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The Transportation Security Administration and FBI reported more than 600 drone seizures near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11, with FAA match-day airspace bans in 11 U.S. host cities.
7/6/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI reported 600+ drone seizures since June over World Cup restricted airspace, enforcing FAA TFRs across 11 US host cities.
7/5/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The Transportation Security Administration reported over 300 drone seizures near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11, with FAA and FBI enforcement focusing on restricted airspace rules.
6/23/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI Atlanta reported nearly 100 drones seized during Atlanta's eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches after FAA issued a temporary flight restriction.
7/21/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Dallas reported drone seizures and federal charges for flights inside no-fly zones around AT&T Stadium and Fair Park during FIFA World Cup events.
7/15/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
Federal agents confiscated a drone and issued a fine in Los Angeles during World Cup match-day airspace restrictions affecting stadium and fan-event areas.
7/11/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and partners seized hundreds of drones during the FIFA World Cup after operators flew aircraft in FAA national defense airspace no-drone zones across US host cities.
7/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and FAA enforced FIFA World Cup no drone zones, seizing drones and charging operators for flights in restricted airspace in Houston and other host cities.
7/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
U.S. authorities seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues starting June 11 and the FAA revised World Cup drone rules to allow DHS-authorized operations.
6/24/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI reported over 600 drone seizures in World Cup host cities since the tournament began, enforcing FAA temporary no-fly zones with RF and radar detection teams.
7/6/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI teams seized more than 700 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11, enforcing FAA temporary flight restrictions across 11 U.S. host cities.
7/17/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
June 11 incident in Houston and additional World Cup cases in Atlanta and other venues prompted federal enforcement against unauthorized drone flights in FAA defense airspace.
7/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and FAA pursued criminal charges after unauthorized drones entered World Cup restricted airspace around stadiums and fan zones in Houston and Atlanta during June.
7/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FIFA World Cup organizers and US agencies coordinated FAA-led counter-UAS security in the United States, issuing nearly 250 temporary flight restrictions and seizing 700+ unauthorized drones.
7/27/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 59 drones during June and July FIFA World Cup events across Los Angeles, where operators entered temporary flight-restricted areas.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized approximately 700 drones near restricted airspace during nationwide major-event and disaster security operations, informing preparations for future events.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 59 drones during June and July FIFA World Cup events across the Los Angeles area as officials strengthened airspace security for future major sporting events.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and FAA authorities seized approximately 700 drones over World Cup no-fly zones nationwide during the 39-day event while preparing security plans for future Los Angeles-area sporting events.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized approximately 700 drones nationwide during FIFA World Cup security operations and is preparing comparable counter-UAS measures for the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 59 drones and cited operators near Los Angeles World Cup venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 59 drones during June and July FIFA World Cup events across Los Angeles, where restricted-airspace violations raised concerns before major future sporting events.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI and partner agencies seized about 700 drones during 39-day World Cup events across 16 U.S. host cities while preparing security measures for future major sporting events.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI and partner agencies seized approximately 700 drones during World Cup security operations across the United States and are preparing similar counter-UAS measures for the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized approximately 700 drones during World Cup security operations across the United States and is using the enforcement experience to prepare for the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
7/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
DHS and the FBI seized more than 700 unauthorized drones across 11 World Cup host cities before and during matches to enforce restricted stadium airspace.
7/27/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FAA temporary flight restrictions and Ground Intercept Teams supported counter-drone enforcement during FIFA World Cup 2026, with FBI and DHS seizing 700+ drones across 11 host cities.
7/23/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Yellowstone National Park warned about thermal-feature entry after tourists stepped off walkways, while U.S. officials seized 700-plus drones near World Cup venues using jamming.
7/22/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said FBI-coordinated drone enforcement led to 138 drone seizures in the Miami area during FIFA World Cup 2026 operations.
7/21/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI Director Kash Patel announced in July World Cup security operations that no-drone zones and counter-UAS efforts led to seizure of 700+ drones near FIFA venues.
7/20/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI agents will use live feeds and respond to drone activity in restricted airspace near the New Jersey venue for the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.
7/17/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Federal authorities intercepted and seized approximately 700 drones during FIFA World Cup security operations nationwide, including 59 in the Los Angeles area, while preparing for future events.
7/15/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and Atlanta Police Department conduct drone security operations for the England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal at Atlanta Stadium, enforcing Temporary Flight Restrictions and tracking unauthorized drones.
7/14/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI says it seized more than 80 unauthorized drones during FIFA World Cup matches in Atlanta, using restricted-zone tracking and counter-UAS mitigation.
7/14/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Atlanta Police Department conducted more than 1,400 drone flights over five weeks with the FBI to identify unauthorized drone operators at major events.
7/10/2026 • Public Safety, Emergency Response & Government Use • General
FBI reported more than 500 World Cup drone seizures since June 11, citing violations of TFR no-fly zones in 11 U.S. host cities.
6/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
TSA reported over 300 drone seizures at U.S. World Cup events, with strict three-mile and 3,000-feet drone bans enforced under counter-drone mitigation.
6/25/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and TSA reported seizing 300-plus drones near U.S. World Cup stadiums since June 11, citing restricted airspace violations and limited response time.
6/24/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and federal prosecutors charged Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez on June 15 after an alleged unregistered DJI Mini 3 Pro flight violated FIFA World Cup restricted airspace near Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
6/19/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Federal officials announced a CUAS joint operation intercepted eight drones near Kansas City Stadium and FIFA Fan Fest on Tuesday due to temporary flight restriction violations.
6/17/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Federal agencies in Kansas City cited two people and arrested a third after attempted drone flights over Arrowhead Stadium during the first World Cup match.
6/17/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI reported 14 illegal drone flights in Kansas City during early FIFA World Cup festivities, with nine drones seized and enforcement actions targeting no-fly zones near Arrowhead Stadium through July 11.
6/16/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI Atlanta reported 15 seized drones for FIFA World Cup no-drone zone violations after FAA expanded Georgia temporary flight restrictions for a Monday match.
6/15/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated with FAA and FBI to enforce a 3-nautical-mile no-drone zone around Levi's Stadium during FIFA World Cup games.
6/11/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Dallas and Arlington police announced drone monitoring for 2026 World Cup venues as the FAA restricts drone flights near AT&T Stadium and Fair Park.
6/1/2026 • Public Safety, Emergency Response & Government Use • General
Los Angeles officials said June 1 that law enforcement will enforce drone flight restrictions during FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood starting June 12.
6/1/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI officials and the FAA restrict drone flights during World Cup match days in Miami Gardens to prevent unauthorized activity near Hard Rock Stadium.
5/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said federal, state, and local agencies intercepted nearly 2,000 drones during FIFA World Cup security operations.
7/21/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and Atlanta Police Department conduct a drone-security operation during World Cup semifinals at Atlanta Stadium under Temporary Flight Restrictions.
7/13/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
U.S. agencies seized over 600 drones and enforced FAA match-day stadium airspace bans during FIFA World Cup events starting June 11.
7/6/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI seized more than 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues after June 11, citing FAA temporary flight restriction violations and rapid detection.
7/5/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI reported drone seizures over restricted airspace above Boston Stadium and FIFA World Cup events, citing FAA No Drone Zones and DETER enforcement under Executive Order 14305.
6/25/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said U.S. agencies seized more than 50 drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 sites during the last week, including eight intercepted in Kansas City.
6/18/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI seized 600+ drones during FIFA World Cup temporary flight restrictions across 11 U.S. host cities beginning June 11.
7/10/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI seized 76 drones during FIFA World Cup events in Atlanta when drone flights entered temporary restricted airspace near Atlanta Stadium between match days and fan festival events.
6/29/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
U.S. prosecutors charged four Houston-area residents in separate cases for allegedly flying drones in an FAA Temporary Flight Restriction zone tied to FIFA World Cup Fan Zone security.
6/26/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
TSA said more than 300 unauthorized drones were seized at FIFA World Cup 2026 locations after FAA no-drone zones and temporary flight restrictions were enforced with FBI and TSA counter-drone operations.
6/24/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and FAA seized 39 drones since June 11 for temporary flight restriction violations around FIFA World Cup events in Dallas and Arlington, Texas.
6/22/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reported more than 50 drone seizures near FIFA World Cup events in the United States as FAA No Drone Zones and Temporary Flight Restrictions were enforced.
6/19/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Seattle reported seizure of five drones during a FIFA World Cup match, citing enforcement of FAA temporary flight restrictions around Seattle Stadium through July 19.
6/17/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Dallas reported drone seizures and federal charges after drone operations violated FAA temporary flight restrictions near FIFA World Cup venues in Texas.
6/17/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and partners seized 15 drones near Atlanta Stadium ahead of a FIFA World Cup match Monday due to FAA TFR violations.
6/15/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Los Angeles cited and seized drones in Inglewood during a World Cup match after FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions were violated near SoFi Stadium.
6/13/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Atlanta said it confiscated three drones in metro Atlanta in response to operators violating temporary flight restrictions around FIFA World Cup venues.
6/12/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Atlanta and federal partners seized three drones on June 12 while enforcing World Cup temporary flight restrictions over metro Atlanta locations including Truist Park.
6/12/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FAA imposed temporary drone flight restrictions in Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the FIFA World Cup, including zones around Historic Crew Stadium and Downtown.
6/1/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FAA will impose World Cup 2026 temporary flight restrictions over stadium venues and use DETER for drone enforcement during match days.
5/29/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FAA announced FIFA World Cup 2026 temporary flight restrictions across U.S. host cities, including match-day drone bans enforced through the DETER initiative.
5/29/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FAA will use DETER to enforce World Cup 2026 drone restrictions around stadiums and fan-event locations, with civil penalties up to $100,000.
5/29/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
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The FBI reported drone seizures and planned counter-UAS coverage for 2026 World Cup venues, including MetLife Stadium, enforced by Safer Skies Act no-drone zones.
7/19/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The FBI and interagency partners will monitor and intercept drones in restricted stadium airspace during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey.
7/17/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and partner agencies monitored and seized drones in restricted airspace during the 2026 World Cup, supporting Level 1 security for the final in New Jersey.
7/17/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Andrew Giuliani of the White House FIFA World Cup Task Force said security teams in Dallas and Arlington are targeting drone no-fly zone violations before the Spain-France semifinal on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium.
7/14/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
U.S. agencies seized more than 600 unauthorized drones near World Cup venues after FAA imposed temporary restrictions starting June 11 in 11 host cities.
7/8/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
TSA and FBI reported seizing over 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 11, enforcing match-day no-fly zones and penalties for restricted airspace violations.
7/7/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
TSA and DHS reported more than 300 seized drones for FAA airspace violations near World Cup stadiums, supported by FBI counter-UAS enforcement.
6/26/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and FAA enforce no-drone zones for World Cup venues in Miami Gardens, authorizing interception and seizure under temporary flight restrictions.
6/15/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
U.S. Secret Service seized drones during Kansas City Fan Fest and stadium operations ahead of FIFA World Cup matches after multiple temporary flight restriction incursions.
6/15/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI Atlanta Counter UAV Task Force arrested Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez on June 12, 2026, after alleged drone operation in a temporary flight restricted zone over Centennial Olympic Park during the FIFA Fan Festival.
6/15/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI counter-UAS officials plan Ground Intercept Teams and Safer Skies Act enforcement across 11 U.S. FIFA World Cup 2026 cities from June 11 to July 19.
6/8/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FEMA and DHS security funding for the 2026 World Cup includes net-capture counter-drone quadcopters and match-day FBI joint operations centres in US, Mexico, and Canada host cities.
6/7/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
DHS and FBI officials described counter-UAS enforcement and FAA temporary flight restrictions for FIFA World Cup venues beginning next week.
6/3/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Andrew Giuliani said the FBI-coordinated US counter-drone effort detected 1,139 drones near 2026 World Cup sites, with 300 neutralized and 500 seized for evidence.
6/29/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
FBI and FAA counter-drone enforcement began June 11 as drone seizures in Philadelphia increased after World Cup airspace restrictions barred flights over stadium events.
6/24/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
TSA and the FBI said U.S. agencies seized over 300 drones near World Cup venues while enforcing strict stadium restricted airspace rules and counter-drone actions.
6/23/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
NORAD reported F-16 interceptions in New Jersey on Sunday while FAA issued a NOTAM-based temporary flight restriction affecting unauthorized aircraft including drones.
7/20/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
U.S. Attorney's Office in Dallas announced June 27 arrest of Cristobal Torres Alvarez after FAA-restricted airspace monitoring detected an illegal drone flight over Dallas Stadium during FIFA World Cup.
7/3/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and partners seized 500+ drones during the World Cup in the United States, charging operators for flights inside FAA restricted stadium airspace.
7/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Kansas City reported 32 drone seizures in Kansas City during FIFA World Cup events after temporary flight restrictions were issued in June.
7/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
The FBI reported seizing 76 drones in Atlanta during the FIFA Men's World Cup after alleged violations of FAA temporary flight restrictions around key venues.
6/30/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI and King County authorities seized 22 drones in restricted airspace around Seattle World Cup matches during the first three games.
6/27/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
TSA and FAA officials reported over 300 drone seizures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after no-drone zone violations near tournament venues.
6/24/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
TSA and FBI report hundreds of drone seizures near FIFA World Cup 2026 venues under FAA No Drone Zones enforced from June 11, 2026.
6/24/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
U.S. TSA Federal Air Marshals seized more than 300 drones during World Cup events as FAA venue airspace restrictions remain in force.
6/23/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Houston warned soccer fans to keep drones grounded near FIFA World Cup events in Houston ahead of the Netherlands vs Sweden match on Saturday.
6/20/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI counter-surveillance and DOJ charged Flores Ordonez in June after an unregistered DJI Mini 3 Pro was flown in the Dallas Stadium no-fly zone during a World Cup match.
6/19/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Kansas City reported 14 drone incursions and nine seizures during World Cup 2026 restricted-airspace enforcement involving Fan Fest and Kansas City Stadium.
6/16/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Counter Drone Enforcement Team actions with FAA monitoring targeted drone operators accused of violating World Cup temporary flight restrictions near stadium no-drone zones.
6/15/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Atlanta and FAA enforced World Cup temporary flight restrictions in Georgia, seizing drones in no-fly zones and warning operators about fines and charges.
6/15/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Atlanta seized three drones during World Cup activities in Atlanta and enforced temporary flight restrictions that block most recreational drone flights.
6/12/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
The FBI seized three drones in metro Atlanta on Thursday after alleged temporary flight restrictions violations tied to FIFA World Cup security.
6/11/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
Texas Department of Public Safety warns drone operators in Texas as FAA Stadium Temporary Flight Restrictions apply around 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums and venues.
6/9/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI officials, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, and Nathan Hochman outline constant drone monitoring and temporary flight restriction enforcement for the World Cup at SoFi Stadium.
6/2/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
U.S. officials recovered 700 mostly hobbyist drones at FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones, Washington, July 31, with no weaponized systems seized.
7/31/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
NORAD intercepted a general aviation aircraft with two F-16s at 4:18 p.m. ET Friday after restricted airspace violations tied to 2026 FIFA World Cup security in New York City and New Jersey.
7/21/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
The FAA imposed temporary flight restrictions around AT&T Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival site in Dallas during World Cup events to restrict drone operations.
6/17/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Los Angeles reported drone citations and seizures near SoFi Stadium during a World Cup match under FAA temporary flight restrictions.
6/14/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
Federal prosecutors charged Cristobal Torres Alvarez in Arlington, Texas, on June 29 for allegedly operating an unregistered DJI Mini 4 Pro drone in World Cup restricted airspace.
7/3/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
FBI Miami reported nearly 100 drone seizures during FAA temporary flight restrictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
6/29/2026 • Regulation, Safety & Airspace Integration • General
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, the FBI and partner agencies detected nearly 1,600 drones and seized more than 700 aircraft through a coordinated counter-UAS operation.
8/21/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General