NYPD purchases $6.5M in equipment to stamp out suspicious drone activity during FIFA World Cup
The NYPD has invested $6.5 million in drone technology to address potential threats during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. This initiative, enabled by the Safer Skies Act, allows the NYPD to take down drones that pose safety risks, a responsibility previously held by federal authorities. Officials have warned that flying drones over event venues is a federal crime, with severe penalties for violators.
- ▪The NYPD has purchased $6.5 million in equipment to combat rogue drone activity during the FIFA World Cup.
- ▪The Safer Skies Act allows the NYPD to take down dangerous drones, a task previously reserved for federal agencies.
- ▪Flying drones over World Cup events is considered a federal crime, with fines up to $100,000 and potential imprisonment.
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Metro NYPD purchases $6.5M in equipment to stamp out suspicious drone activity during FIFA World Cup By Joe Marino and Amanda Woods Published May 21, 2026, 6:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch revealed $6.5M in drone tech to combat rogue activity for the FIFA World Cup. The new “Safer Skies Act” now lets NYPD take down dangerous drones, a task previously for feds. FBI Assistant Director in Charge Jim Barnacle warned flying drones over MetLife Stadium is a federal crime. The NYPD has purchased $6.5 million in equipment to stamp out rogue drone activity when FIFA World Cup fans descend on the metro area next month, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Thursday.
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