Keep your city ready for FIFA 2026 and beyond

Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are helping cities prepare for the world’s largest sporting event and continue supporting operations for the future.

Give command staff a real-time view of unfolding situations to improve coordination, reduce response times, and keep attendees safe.

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The scale of FIFA 2026 will test every city’s operational readiness.

Millions of visitors and global media attention bring security challenges unlike anything most cities have faced: large crowds, complex airspace, and multi-agency coordination at unprecedented scale, all while maintaining everyday 911 operations.

One platform. Many missions. Supporting every phase of FIFA readiness.

Building or expanding your DFR program will strengthen your response infrastructure, promote cross-agency collaboration, and continue delivering value far beyond next summer.

Plan ahead

Extend staffing capacity

Respond faster

Protect the airspace

Plan ahead

Map stadiums, fan zones, and transport corridors to plan access routes, staging areas, and crowd flow. Use Skydio Map Capture and 3D Scan to model ingress/egress, rooftop vantage points, and staging locations to create pre-incident diagrams.

Use Skydio 3D Scan to map zones and access points to prepare detailed security plans

Extend staffing capacity

DFR is a force multiplier used to clear low priority calls to free up patrol officers and prioritize resources.

When seconds count, cover more area in less time, scanning large crowds of people even faster.

Prioritize response resources with Skydio DFR Command incident alert systems

Respond faster

Launch drones within seconds to monitor crowds, assess incidents, and relay live video to Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCC) and Command staff.

High-resolution thermal and visual sensors improve situational awareness, helping identify issues before they escalate.

Protect the airspace

Monitor airspace and respond to unauthorized drone operations by pairing Skydio with Dedrone by Axon.

Dedrone by Axon provides detection and tracking; Skydio delivers visual confirmation and pursuit, giving agencies complete Detect, Alert, Respond, and Mitigate capability.

We stand with your team to ensure you are fully prepared for the 2026 World Cup.

As public safety agencies mobilize for one of the largest coordinated security operations in U.S. history, Skydio is committed to delivering unmatched technology, training, and onsite support. From pre-event planning to game-day operations, we’re standing alongside your team to ensure safe, reliable, and successful drone deployments throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Training and readiness

  • Free access to Skydio Academy for pilot training and certification
  • Free access to Skydio Paraverse, to simulate your operating environment and practice team procedures before game day deployment
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Technical enablement

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Operational support

  • On-call technical support.
  • Prepositioned regional Field Service Representatives ready to rapidly assist with setup, troubleshooting, mission operations, and replacements if needed.

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Equipment and connectivity

  • Skydio Connect Fusion provides the fusing of a proprietary radio link with 5G/LTE cellular for improved performance in congested environments.
  • Strengthen the connectivity by adding a second cellular network connection with Connect Fusion+.
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Trusted by leading agencies across the country, for large scale events and beyond.

Real results from real operations — Skydio drones supporting safety, efficiency, and trust.

Skydio X10 used at las vegas Grand Prix for security and overwatch
At F1 Las Vegas, four miles of track. 300K+ fans. Situational awareness is everything.
RTCC with live stream from  Skydio X10 police drones during spring break
DFR helps keep public safe during spring break in Miami Beach
Philadelphia boosts public safety with DFR program.
NYPD’s Joint Operations Center  Remote pilot flying Skydio X10 via Skydio DFR Command
NYPD’s utilizes DFR during large scale demonstrations and events.

Your DFR Program doesn’t stop when the World Cup ends.

The same response infrastructure that supports FIFA operations will continue serving communities long after the tournament—accelerating emergency response, improving situational awareness, and strengthening interagency coordination year-round.

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