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
World Cup 2026
U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps
As the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federal government is intensifying efforts to bolster aerial security, with plans to invest roughly 500 million dollars into counter-drone systems. However, emerging legislative and operational challenges, particularly the expiration of key counter-UAS authorities due to the ongoing government shutdown, … [Read more...] about U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps
