DPS Secures $3.2M for Drone Mitigation Technology

What to Know: The Texas Department of Public Safety secured about $3.2 million in federal funding for drone detection and mitigation technology ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The technology is intended to monitor airspace around major venues, critical infrastructure and restricted areas in Dallas, Houston and other large-event settings. The system will support stationary and mobile deployment, real-time tracking and mitigation of unauthorized drones under federal law and oversight.