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D-Fend Solutions: Inside the Counter-Drone Operations at 2026 FIFA World Cup

August 6, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

EnforceAir platform supported public safety agencies across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico As major international sporting events continue to face growing concerns over unauthorized drone activity, counter-UAS technology has become an increasingly important part of event security planning. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, … [Read more...] about D-Fend Solutions: Inside the Counter-Drone Operations at 2026 FIFA World Cup

After 700 Drone Seizures, What Did the FIFA World Cup Really Prove?

July 27, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 3 Comments

The tournament suggests that layered counter-drone security can work. The next challenge may be preventing unnecessary incidents before they happen. For more than a year, the commercial drone industry watched preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a mix of optimism and concern. Could agencies coordinate across dozens of venues? Would local law enforcement have the training … [Read more...] about After 700 Drone Seizures, What Did the FIFA World Cup Really Prove?

Beyond the Numbers: What 300 World Cup Drone Seizures Really Tell Us

June 29, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

The headline is hard to miss: more than 300 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11. For many readers, that number suggests an escalating drone security problem. But a closer look tells a more nuanced story. The growing seizure count may say less about an increase in dangerous drone activity than it does about how far airspace … [Read more...] about Beyond the Numbers: What 300 World Cup Drone Seizures Really Tell Us

FAA Clarifies World Cup Drone Restrictions, Creates Path for Authorized Flights

June 22, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

Commercial Drone Alliance says Part 107 and Part 135 operators now have a path to request approval The FAA is updating FIFA World Cup 2026 Temporary Flight Restriction NOTAMs to clarify that some drone operations may be allowed inside restricted airspace with authorization from the Department of Homeland Security, according to an update shared by the Commercial Drone … [Read more...] about FAA Clarifies World Cup Drone Restrictions, Creates Path for Authorized Flights

Drone Scoreboard Debuts Above Seattle World Cup Match

June 22, 2026 by Jim Magill 2 Comments

SkyElements displays first drone scoreboard at World Cup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As World Cup fever grips the U.S., fans in Seattle are being treated to a new way to share in the excitement, with the final scores of the matches played there displayed in lights, as part of a drone show held above the city’s famous skyline. The world’s first drone scoreboard … [Read more...] about Drone Scoreboard Debuts Above Seattle World Cup Match

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