India, July 23 -- The Federal Aviation Administration has said that as a result of comprehensive airspace security and drone mitigation efforts carried out by the federal, state and local partners, millions of fans were protected during FIFA World Cup 2026, and more than 700 unauthorized drones were seized. ?The successful counter-drone operation established a new standard for securing major events and will help strengthen long-term protections for future high-profile gatherings and critical infrastructure in the United States, including the 2028 Olympic Games, FAA said.
The FAA established no-drone zones through nearly 250 temporary flight restrictions covering all match venues, fan festivals, team hotels and training sites. Federal offic...