Drone Infrastructure Safety Act: Grants for Inspections and Workforce Training.
This bill establishes two grant programs under the Department of Transportation. The first program funds state and local governments to use US-made drones for more efficient and safer inspection of critical infrastructure like bridges, roads, and power grids. The second program provides funding to educational institutions to develop workforce training programs for drone operators and technicians, fostering new career opportunities and improving citizen skills.
Key points
Safer Infrastructure: Drones will be used to inspect critical assets, aiming to reduce maintenance costs, improve efficiency, and increase worker and community safety.
Job Creation and Training: Funds are allocated to schools and colleges to train citizens for jobs in drone technology, preparing the workforce for future infrastructure needs.
Buy American Requirement: Grant money must be used to purchase drones manufactured or assembled in the United States, excluding those linked to certain foreign entities.
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