World Cup: US bans drones over match venues, major events

Drone flights will be prohibited above US stadiums hosting World Cup matches, as well as fan events related to the tournament, which begins on June 11, officials announced Thursday.

On match days, unless specially authorised, all aircraft, including drones, will be barred from flying within three nautical miles (5.6 kilometres) of stadiums or up to 3,000 feet (900 meters) above ground level,…