Feds Seize 300+ Drones Violating World Cup Airspace Limits

Federal agents have confiscated more than 300 drones that violated airspace limits during the World Cup, which commenced on June 11. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced this crackdown to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands of fans attending the matches.

A special anti-drone defense unit has been deployed at every stadium, warning that operating a camera drone near matches will result in immediate confiscation and financial penalties. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a no-fly zone within three nautical miles and 3,000 feet above all World Cup events.

Anyone caught flying within this zone without explicit permission from air traffic control faces immediate equipment seizure and criminal charges, with fines reaching $100,000. The clampdown is particularly intense in Florida, where the FBI's Miami field office has reported agents issuing flight tickets to 49 individuals for illegal drone operations.

This enforcement follows a special executive order aimed at improving anti-drone defenses after previous incidents disrupted major sporting events.