As planning ramps up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, security agencies are preparing for one of the most complex public safety environments ever staged across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A new white paper from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Evolving Risks to Large-Scale Public Gatherings. describes the challenge. Developed with … [Read more...] about Six Takeaways from CIS White Paper on Drone Risks at Public Gatherings
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Massachusetts Facing Hurdles in Developing World Cup Counter-UAS
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This is the third in 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. This story will focus on the challenges faced by officials in the … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Facing Hurdles in Developing World Cup Counter-UAS
Drones and AI Take Center Stage in World Cup Security Planning
Booz Allen platform uses drones, AI to protect World Cup sites By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As the U.S. prepares to host a number of world class events – including the World Cup soccer tournament and the Summer Olympics -- next year, organizers and law enforcement officials are turning to UAV-related technologies to help keep event venues and surrounding areas … [Read more...] about Drones and AI Take Center Stage in World Cup Security Planning
