Drone Safety Enhancement Act

HR 6647, the Drone Safety Enhancement Act, requires NASA to collaborate with the FAA and other agencies on research into drone technology and advanced air mobility systems. It mandates NASA to brief Congress within 18 months on progress related to unmanned aircraft systems, traffic management (UTM), and autonomous capabilities. The bill directly affects NASA, the FAA, and industry stakeholders developing urban/regional air mobility systems using drones or autonomous aircraft. It focuses on research coordination rather than imposing new regulations, defining terms like "urban air mobility" (e.g., passenger drones under 1,320 lbs) and "regional air mobility" (e.g., larger cargo drones).