Mullin says feds still ‘a little behind’ in counter-UAS prep 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.) About a … [Read more...] about DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2026
FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host Cities
Temporary flight restrictions will cover stadiums, fan events, team hotels, training sites, and base camps during FIFA World Cup 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced extensive temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for FIFA World Cup 2026 events across the United States, creating what the agency is calling "No Drone Zones" around stadiums, fan festivals, … [Read more...] about FAA Creates World Cup No-Drone Zones Across U.S. Host Cities
Kansas City Builds a World Cup-Era Drone Defense Network
Airspace Link and regional public safety agencies deploy a shared drone coordination and counter-UAS platform designed to support FIFA World Cup security and future urban drone operations. by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Kansas City Missouri has become one of the first regions in the U.S. to deploy an integrated drone-traffic coordination and counter-UAS platform, … [Read more...] about Kansas City Builds a World Cup-Era Drone Defense Network
Robin Radar Names Homeland Security and Defense Leads for US Expansion
The Hague-based maker of the IRIS drone-detection radar adds senior US sales leadership and larger Virginia headquarters as homeland security demand grows. Robin Radar Systems has expanded its presence in the United States with senior appointments and a larger Virginia office. The Dutch counter-drone radar specialist announced the moves on May 18, 2026. National security … [Read more...] about Robin Radar Names Homeland Security and Defense Leads for US Expansion
New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
(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.) New York state will have the necessary counter-UAS equipment and trained personnel to operate it, in time … [Read more...] about New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
