FBI supervisory special agent says counter‑drone work was biggest challenge in World Cup preparations

Megan, a supervisory special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Boston, said the FBI spent significant time preparing contingencies to keep the public and deployed personnel safe for large events and that counter‑drone measures posed a central challenge in preparing for the World Cup.

"There's a lot of work that goes into ensuring that an event goes safely for the public," Megan said, describing coordination with public‑safety partners and planning for contingencies that could affect spectators and agency personnel. She said teams consider many scenarios and deploy contingencies to manage threats to both the viewing public and responders.

Megan highlighted the agency's work on counter‑drone capabilities, saying the FBI is "on the cutting edge of some of the latest technology when it comes to counter drone technology." She added that keeping the skies safe from what she described as the "new and emerging drone threat" required evaluating new technologies and techniques.

"I will consider that probably the greatest challenge that we faced in preparing ... for the World Cup," Megan said, framing the counter‑drone work as a significant operational focus for the FBI during event planning. The recorded remarks did not include specific technical details, equipment names, or operational procedures.

The remarks were a presentation by a supervisory special agent rather than a record of formal policy decisions or votes. No motions or official actions were recorded in the transcript. The speaker closed by restating her affiliation: "I'm Megan. And I'm a part of your FBI."