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AUSTIN, Texas<\/strong> – <\/span>As Texas prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drone operators to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and temporary flight restrictions that will be in place around stadiums and event venues.<\/p>

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2026 World Cup drone laws<\/h2>
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What we know:<\/p>

Texas DPS officials said large crowds and heightened security operations during the tournament will require strict adherence to FAA rules governing unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones.<\/p>

The FAA prohibits drone operations within a three-nautical-mile radius of qualifying stadiums and venues during designated events under its Stadium Temporary Flight Restriction program. The restrictions apply before, during and after events and are subject to enforcement.<\/p>

FAA stadium flight restrictions for the World Cup<\/h2>
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What they’re saying:<\/p>

DPS said it recently acquired drone mitigation technology capable of detecting and responding to drones operating unlawfully in restricted airspace. Officials warned that unauthorized drone operations near protected venues could result in enforcement action, criminal charges and the seizure of the aircraft.<\/p>

“Drone operators play an important role in maintaining safe airspace during major events,” DPS Chief Pilot Stacy Holland said in a statement. “There will be significant state, local and federal aviation assets operating around stadiums and event venues during the World Cup. Unauthorized drone activity not only violates federal law, but it can also create serious safety risks for law enforcement personnel, emergency responders and the public.”<\/p>

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Law enforcement deploys new drone takedown tech<\/h2>
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A drone equipped with a camera flies over the waters off Smith Point County Park in Suffolk County, N.Y., Monday, July 4, 2022. (FOX 5 NY Image)<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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The agency urged drone operators to:<\/p>