Organizations representing the interests of drone manufacturers and users, and other aviation stakeholders are arguing against legislation introduced into the U.S. Senate that proposes to allow state and local governments to regulate drone use, warning that the measure could have “dramatic unintended consequences” that could compromise safety.
A June 15 letter to members of Congress, signed by leaders of 14 organizations, acknowledged “unique and complex issues drones raise related to federal, state and local roles and responsibilities” but said the legislation is “premature.”
The legislation should be considered only after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Drone Advisory Committee develops consensus recommendations on the shared use of the National Airsp…
