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FAA and FBI deploy counter‑UAS enforcement for Super Bowl LX airspace; fines, suspensions and neutralization authority in place

The FAA and FBI have deployed continuous counter‑UAS surveillance and enforcement in Super Bowl LX airspace over Santa Clara, employing detection, tracking and authority to neutralize unauthorized drones. The FAA has stepped up fines, suspensions and certificate revocations in 2025 — penalties reaching up to $36,770 — to deter violators.

Discovered 2026-02-06T13:28:55.027089-08:00 | 2026-02-06T13:28:55.027089-08:00

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This action aligns with broader federal moves to expand counter‑drone capability and funding for major events, building on recent federal support for stadium counter‑UAS systems and expanded authority for local jurisdictions (source:942ebd62-7e2e-4971-b700-aa25ec267749) (source:5fde33f3-9f34-47c9-8052-82940a7a5c8b).
The FAA’s stepped‑up enforcement — including fines, suspensions and revocations — increases legal and operational risk for UAS operators and event planners; penalties in recent actions reach up to $36,770 (source:4ea8b44a-438b-4958-87cf-dc8e0c08cb3e).
Deployments at high‑profile events amplify scrutiny of public‑agency UAS operations and COA use, underscoring oversight and safety issues raised by growing law‑enforcement drone activity (source:a47c2543-838b-4e83-8e17-14d83f26fcbd).

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