
Texas DPS Seizes Eight Drones in Houston World Cup No-Fly Zone; One Operator Faces Felony Charges
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has seized eight drones within the FAA's Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) around Houston's 2026 FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began. One operator faces felony charges after flying to approximately 900 feet (274 m) above the restricted zone. The seizure tally already surpasses the seven drones intercepted during the entire 2024 Super Bowl week, and Texas DPS is the first state-level law enforcement agency to independently deploy drone counter-UAS hardware at a major sporting event.
Source: DroneXL








