D-fend Solutions Delivers Counter-drone Security for 2026 World Cup

WHO:

Unmanned airspace - D-Fend Solutions was selected by national, federal, state, and local law enforcement and public safety agencies for counter-drone security.

sUAS News - Over 20 public safety agencies adopted D-Fend Solutions' EnforceAir for the World Cup.

WHAT:

Unmanned airspace - D-Fend Solutions' EnforceAir platform was deployed to protect matches, surrounding venues, and critical infrastructure from unauthorized drone activity.

Unmanned airspace - The US Department of Transportation reported the seizure of more than 700 unauthorized drones during the event.

sUAS News - EnforceAir executes RF cyber-takeovers of rogue drones as a standalone, multilayer, or integrated system.

WHERE:

Unmanned airspace - The counter-drone security was implemented across multiple host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Unmanned airspace - The Federal Aviation Administration established nearly 250 temporary flight restrictions covering all match venues, fan festivals, team hotels, and training sites.

HOW:

Unmanned airspace - EnforceAir technology is designed to enable safe landings and controlled outcomes for rogue drones.

(UPDATED August 8, 2026 13:49 UTC)

D-Fend Solutions has been selected by various law enforcement and public safety agencies to provide counter-drone security using their EnforceAir platform, which has been adopted by over 20 agencies for the upcoming World Cup. This technology will protect matches and critical infrastructure from unauthorized drone activity, and the US Department of Transportation has already reported seizing more than 700 unauthorized drones during the event. To ensure safety, the Federal Aviation Administration has established nearly 250 temporary flight restrictions across multiple host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, allowing EnforceAir to safely land rogue drones and manage any potential threats.