NFL Teams Turn to Drone Defense Technology to Curb Stadium Disruptions
The league recorded 10,852 drone violations over stadiums between 2021 and 2025, with the Jaguars the first team to sign a drone defense firm.
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The NFL is turning to drone defense technology this season in an effort to reduce disruptions caused by unauthorized drone flights over its stadiums.
The league told CNBC it recorded 10,852 drone violations over its stadiums between 2021 and 2025, underscoring the scale of the issue facing game-day operations and security teams.
The Jacksonville Jaguars became the first NFL team to sign a drone defense firm, a move that may prompt other teams across the league to pursue similar security measures ahead of and during games.
Unauthorized drone activity near sports venues has raised broader safety and security concerns across professional sports leagues in recent years, prompting increased investment in detection and mitigation technology.
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