DroneShield to provide urban security for FIFA World Cup

“Ten years ago, most cities weren’t thinking about drone threats at this scale, Kansas City is now helping pioneer a layered airspace security model built for the realities of modern urban environments,” said Tom Adams, director of public safety at DroneShield.

The multi-site deployment will see drones utilising radiofrequency sensing, sensor fusion and counter UAS functions to ensure “integrated situational awareness” in protected areas.

Operating in an urban, city environment will mean that public drones and aviation activity will likely be used at the same time and place as DroneShield’s aircraft.

“Protecting FIFA World Cup 2026 requires a new level of airspace coordination,” said Major Greg Williams of the Kansas City Police Department.

“Kansas City is building a long-term framework that helps public safety agencies safely manage growing drone activity across the metro area.”

Radar technology from Echodyne was used in conjunction with DroneShield’s tech, creating a layered architecture that will be able to provide greater visibility and detection when deployed.

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“Maintaining visibility across complex urban airspace environments requires persistent awareness and layered sensing capabilities that can support dynamic operational conditions,” said Echodyne CEO Eben Frankenberg.

“Kansas City represents an important example of how public safety agencies and technology partners are working together to support scalable, multi-site airspace security operations ahead of major public events.”

DroneShield suggests that this urban capability could potentially be used in “an environment Australia will have” during the Rugby World Cup next year and the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.