This bill proposes to amend the Wilderness Act, specifically Section 4(d), to permit the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within wilderness areas, potential wilderness areas, and wilderness study areas. This authorization extends to Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies. The amendment outlines specific circumstances under which these governmental entities may deploy drones in such protected lands. The permitted uses for these drones are narrowly defined to support critical activities. These include environmental monitoring and research , such as tracking harmful algal blooms and invasive species. Additionally, UAS can be deployed for law enforcement and search and rescue operations , including those conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for monitoring the effects of natural disasters .