The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act creates a comprehensive federal framework for detecting, tracking, and disabling drones that pose threats to airspace safety and sensitive facilities. The legislation grants the FAA, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice broad authority to operate counter-drone systems while requiring operator training and certification standards, strict oversight procedures, and immediate destruction of operational communications records (except when needed for prosecution). The bill authorizes a pilot program allowing up to five state and local law enforcement agencies to operate counter-drone systems at designated sites and creates special provisions for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics, while also mandating detection systems at large hub airports within 30 months. All counter-drone authorities are subject to semiannual congressional briefings and expire October 1, 2030, unless Congress determines they should continue, and the legislation bars the use of counter-drone equipment manufactured by companies tied to countries identified as trade concerns.
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