AUSTIN, Texas - As Texas prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drone operators to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and temporary flight restrictions that will be in place around stadiums and event venues.

What we know: Texas DPS officials said large crowds and heightened security operations during the tournament will require strict adherence to FAA rules governing unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones.

The FAA prohibits drone operations within a three-nautical-mile radius of qualifying stadiums and venues during designated events under its Stadium Temporary Flight Restriction program.