Public Safety UAS Readiness Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new grant program to help police, fire departments, and medical teams learn how to fly drones for emergency missions. The goal is to make sure first responders can use this technology safely and effectively during rescues or disasters.
• Agencies can use the money to buy drones for training, create lesson plans on flight safety, and teach pilots how to manage data. It also covers the costs of sending staff to training and hiring instructors.
• The program would provide $10 million each year from 2026 through 2029. The government will prioritize giving money to departments in rural areas or those that handle very dangerous situations but currently lack the budget for drone training.
• To receive a grant, a department must submit a detailed plan. This plan must explain how they will follow federal flight rules, maintain their equipment, and protect the privacy of the public while using drones.

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