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New Drone Regulations: Safety and Penalties for Misuse

This new law introduces stricter penalties for unsafe drone use, including arming them, transporting illegal items, and interfering with official operations. Its aim is to enhance public and national security, and to curb drone-related crime. Citizens should be aware of these new rules to avoid serious legal consequences.
Key points
Arming drones with firearms, explosives, or other dangerous items is now strictly penalized.
Using drones to transport illegal goods, such as drugs or weapons, or to introduce prohibited items into prisons, is forbidden.
Interfering with emergency services, military, or police operations using drones is a criminal offense.
Violating rules regarding drone identification (e.g., removing serial numbers) or lighting is illegal.
Penalties for violations can include up to 20 years in prison, and in cases resulting in death, even life imprisonment or the death penalty.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3542
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2022-02-01