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S 1388 United States Senate · 118th Congress

UAS Integration Research Act of 2023

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund research contracts for integrating drones into national airspace. It requires the FAA to award contracts for projects addressing specific drone integration challenges, such as detect-and-avoid technology, beyond visual line-of-sight operations, and drone traffic management systems. The bill authorizes $12 million annually from 2024 to 2028 for these contracts, prioritizing proposals with technical merit and partnerships with designated drone test ranges. It also extends the FAA's authority to operate drone test ranges until 2028. The primary beneficiaries are drone technology developers and FAA contractors working on airspace integration solutions.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds FAA research for drone integration tech, advancing UAS capabilities and airspace management systems through $12M annual contracts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds FAA research for drone airspace integration, advancing transportation infrastructure and safety systems through $12M annual contracts for detect-and-avoid tech and traffic management.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2023
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Introduced May 1, 2023 Last action May 1, 2023
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May 1, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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May 1, 2023
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Photo of John Hoeven
John Hoeven
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ND
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Mark R. Warner
DDemocratic
VA
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