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) proposes a framework for civil drone operations under 200 feet, granting state, local, and tribal governments primary regulatory authority in this lower airspace while the FAA retains control of national airspace.
- The legislation aims to balance fostering drone innovation and economic growth with protecting individual privacy and ensuring local community control over drone usage.
- It establishes a pilot program involving 20-30 diverse state, local, and tribal governments to develop and test various approaches to UAS regulation, encouraging partnerships with technology companies.
- Key provisions include safeguarding privacy and property rights, standardizing reasonable time, manner, and place limitations, and preventing FAA authorization over private property without owner permission.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
