World-Class Experts Converge: F1RST Hosts International and National Leaders for Drone Integration Training

F1RST: Florida's Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics, an entity of the Pasco Sheriff's Office, successfully hosted a critical Drone Integration & Security Operations training event.

The specialized class was designed to facilitate a vital information exchange, ensuring a unified and consistent security posture among participating public safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) teams and FIFA security personnel. Bringing together over 50 public safety professionals, the event featured drone teams and stakeholders from nearly every U.S. World Cup host city, demonstrating a national commitment to proactive, early coordination.

The Focus:

• Unified Readiness: Aligning all participating drone teams regarding operational security protocols and FIFA expectations.

• World-Class Expertise: Attendees benefited immensely from a highly qualified cadre of instructors, including distinguished international experts from Belgium's PLOT and key operational leaders from FIFA26 Airspace Security, alongside nationally recognized SMEs from major U.S. public safety agencies.

• The Blueprint for Success: The clear message is that early coordination, strong communication and unified strategy are essential for this historic security operation.

  
  

Thank you to all the participants for your commitment to excellence, and to our invaluable sponsors: DRONERESPONDERS, DroneShield, AeroDefense and Dronetag.

Future of Airspace Security: The success of this collaboration underscores the importance of networking and shared knowledge as we move toward 2026. Stay tuned for details on future offerings to help your team prepare!