Republican Congressman Jason Lewis (R-MN-02) led the legislation for the Drone Innovation Act, which looks to define operations of civil UAS under 200 feet and within state, local, or tribal jurisdictions.
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Drone Innovation Act
Key Takeaways:
- The Drone Innovation Act (H.R.2930) aims to establish a framework for civil drone operations under 200 feet, balancing technological innovation with local community concerns over privacy and property rights.
- It proposes retaining FAA control over national airspace while granting state, local, and tribal governments primary responsibility for regulating drone use within their jurisdictions below 200 feet.
- The act includes a pilot program involving 20-30 diverse governments to develop and test local UAS regulation frameworks, encouraging innovation and publicly standardizing limitations.
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