To develop a civil unmanned aircraft policy framework, a pilot program, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-2930| House
| Updated: 6/19/2017
Jason Lewis
Republican Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (4)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Drone Innovation Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to publish a civil unmanned aircraft (drone) local operation policy framework in the Federal Register. The framework shall provide guidelines to standardize restrictions on the operation of drones and create an environment that encourages innovation and fosters the rapid integration of drones into the national airspace system. DOT shall establish pilot programs to provide technical assistance to governmental entities for regulating the operation of drones. DOT shall not authorize the operation of drones in local airspace above property where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy without the property owner's permission.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationFederal-Indian relationsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationNoise pollutionProperty rightsRight of privacyState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security
To develop a civil unmanned aircraft policy framework, a pilot program, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-2930| House
| Updated: 6/19/2017
Drone Innovation Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to publish a civil unmanned aircraft (drone) local operation policy framework in the Federal Register. The framework shall provide guidelines to standardize restrictions on the operation of drones and create an environment that encourages innovation and fosters the rapid integration of drones into the national airspace system. DOT shall establish pilot programs to provide technical assistance to governmental entities for regulating the operation of drones. DOT shall not authorize the operation of drones in local airspace above property where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy without the property owner's permission.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jason Lewis
Republican Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (4)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
Transportation and Public Works
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationFederal-Indian relationsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationNoise pollutionProperty rightsRight of privacyState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security