Public Safety UAS Readiness Act

Enhanced Training for Public Safety Personnel: The bill allows for the training of personnel on aviation safety, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and mission profiles, which can improve response capabilities (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).

Specialized Skill Development: Certified remote pilots can receive instruction on risk management, flight execution, and data collection (Section 2(b)(1)(B)), as well as specialized instruction for complex, multi-agency environments (Section 2(b)(1)(C)).

Creation of Expert Instructors: The program supports the development and validation of public safety UAS instructors to serve in various regions across the country (Section 2(b)(1)(D)).

Support for Underserved and High-Risk Areas: The Secretary is directed to prioritize entities that engage in high-risk operations or operate in underserved regions (Section 2(e)(1)).

Resource Availability: Grants can be used to purchase unmanned aircraft systems that meet Federal safety standards for training purposes (Section 2(b)(2)).

Administrative Burdens on Recipients: To be eligible, entities must submit a comprehensive plan that includes detailed information on administration, risk management, airspace coordination, personnel rosters, maintenance, data protection, and legal compliance (Section 2(c)).

Ongoing Reporting Requirements: Grant recipients are required to submit reports to the Secretary at least annually, which must include specific data regarding personnel trained, instructors, and system deployments (Section 2(f)(1)).

Strict Curriculum Constraints: Any training program established must have a curriculum maintained or licensed through a national nonprofit organization, and any changes to that curriculum must be approved by said organization (Section 2(d)(2)).