Levied Fines From $1,771 To $36,770 For 18 Operations Between 2023-2025 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined and suspended or revoked the licenses of multiple drone operators in 2025 for unsafe and unauthorized operations, including flights near major sporting events, emergency response activities, and in restricted airspace. In 2026, the FAA updated its enforcement policy to require legal action when drone operations endanger the public, violate airspace restrictions, or are conducted in furtherance of another crime. The agency is stepping up enforcement for unsafe and unauthorized drone operations, including flights near major sporting events, ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, Calif.
