By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor's note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) Federal, state and local officials are closely coordinating their … [Read more...] about FBI, Atlanta PD Stress Need for ‘No-Drone Zone’ Compliance
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Texas DPS Launches Counter-UAS Strategy for World Cup
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Texas DPS deploys counter-drone tech for World Cup. (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) The Texas … [Read more...] about Texas DPS Launches Counter-UAS Strategy for World Cup
How DHS Is Helping World Cup Host Cities Get Counter-UAS Ready Before FIFA 2026
DHS lab equips World Cup cities with counter-drone guidance. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As U.S. … [Read more...] about How DHS Is Helping World Cup Host Cities Get Counter-UAS Ready Before FIFA 2026
Lawmakers Urge Expanded National Guard Role for Drone Security at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Letter calls for unified federal approach to counter-UAS operations across U.S. host cities U.S. lawmakers are calling on the federal government to strengthen its approach to drone security ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a letter sent April 28, U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul and Eli Crane urged federal agencies to empower the National Guard to address potential … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Urge Expanded National Guard Role for Drone Security at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
Public safety leaders discuss interoperability, information sharing, and operational readiness At the DRONERESPONDERS National Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, a panel of public safety, policy, and event-security leaders discussed the growing challenge of counter-UAS operations for large-scale public events. DRONERESPONDERS is a global nonprofit … [Read more...] about Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
