Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

1. 49 U.S.C. 44805(h)changedby H.R. 10304 Sec. 2(a)

   (h) Exclusions.—The Administrator may exempt from the requirements of this section (excluding requirements under subsection (i)) small unmanned aircraft systems that are not capable of navigating beyond the visual line of sight of the operator through advanced flight systems and technology, if the Administrator determines that such an exemption does not pose a risk to the safety of the national airspace system.

   The bill says: in subsection (h) by inserting "(excluding requirements under subsection (i))" after "requirements of this section"; and

   Bill text · Current law (49 U.S.C. 44805)

2. 49 U.S.C. 44805added (i)by H.R. 10304 Sec. 2(a)

   (i) Safety statements.—(1) In general.— The manufacturer of a small unmanned aircraft system shall—(A) make available to the initial operator of such system the safety statement described in paragraph (2) at the time such operator activates such system for the first time; and(B) require such operator to electronically acknowledge that the operator has read and understands each component of the safety statement.(2) Requirements.— The Administrator shall develop, maintain, and periodically review and revise requirements for the safety statement required under paragraph (1), which shall include—(A) information on, and sources of, laws and regulations applicable to the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems, including—(i) authorizations or regulations depending on the type of operation an individual is conducting and the qualifications or certification of the individual operating such system; and(ii) requirements regarding the operation of a small unmanned aircraft system under section 44809;(B) information on temporary flight restrictions, airspace restrictions specific to unmanned aircraft systems, and other types of airspace restrictions;(C) methods approved by the Administrator for determining whether the operation of a small unmanned aircraft system in particular airspace is lawful or unlawful;(D) recommendations for using small unmanned aircraft systems in a manner that promotes the safety of persons and property;(E) potential consequences for operating a small unmanned aircraft system in an unsafe or unlawful manner, including—(i) potential consequences for operating such a system in restricted airspace; and(ii) any enforcement action the Administrator may pursue against an individual operating a small unmanned aircraft system who endangers the safety of the national airspace system; and(F) the date on which the safety statement was created or last modified.(3) Example statement.—(A) In general.— Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall issue and thereafter maintain an example safety statement that satisfies the requirements of paragraph (2).(B) Restriction.— The Administrator may not require a manufacturer of a small unmanned aircraft system to use the example statement issued and maintained under subparagraph (A).

   The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

   Bill text · Current law (49 U.S.C. 44805)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.