US agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said.
On match days, all aircraft operations, including drones, are prohibited within a radius of three nautical miles and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around the stadiums unless specifically authorised by air traffic controllers.
The FBI’s Miami field office said it had issued tickets to 49 operators of drones for unauthorised flights and seized 54 drones in Florida.
The Federal Aviation Administration has barred drones from flying over matches and related fan gatherings across the United States.
At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a one-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level.
