Drone Protection: New State Department Powers
This bill grants the Department of State new powers to detect, track, and neutralize drones posing a threat to the safety and security of facilities and personnel. It aims to enhance public safety and protect critical locations, while also establishing privacy safeguards for citizens and requiring coordination with other agencies to prevent air traffic disruptions.
Key points
The Department of State can now take action against threatening drones, including detecting, disrupting, seizing control, and even destroying them.
Strict privacy protection rules are introduced, limiting the interception and retention of drone data, along with coordination requirements with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure airspace safety.
These powers are temporary, expiring after 7 years, and the Department of State will regularly brief Congress on their use and impact on the aviation system.
Status:
Expired
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