National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act

This bill establishes a coordinated federal approach to research and development of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and advanced air mobility systems. It creates an interagency working group to coordinate R&D efforts across federal agencies, establishes National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research Institutes, and allocates significant funding for various agencies to support R&D, domestic manufacturing, safety standards, and workforce development. The bill requires regular reporting to Congress on progress and includes provisions to address supply chain security concerns by limiting the use of foreign-made drone components for non-research purposes. It aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in drone technology while addressing safety, security, and privacy concerns. The bill authorizes substantial funding across multiple federal agencies for research and development of drone and advanced air mobility technologies.