The Public Safety UAS Readiness Act would direct the Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration to create a grant program funding unmanned aircraft system pilot training for public safety agencies. Eligible organizations include fire departments, police agencies, emergency medical services, and public safety training academies that would use grants to develop training programs, purchase equipment, and cover administrative costs. Grant recipients must submit comprehensive plans covering program management, safety protocols, and data protection, and their training must comply with federal aviation regulations and standards set by organizations like the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and National Fire Protection Association. The bill prioritizes grants for organizations in underserved regions, those conducting high-risk operations, and those lacking existing drone training capacity. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, with grant recipients and the Secretary of Transportation required to submit annual reports on training outcomes and program progress.
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