Utah Republican Introduces Drone Zoning Legislation in Senate
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced a bill Wednesday to establish a regulatory framework for drones. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act would preserve state, local and tribal government authority for “the designation, placement, construction, or modification of an unmanned aircraft…
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take-off and landing zone.” The FAA “cannot feasibly or efficiently oversee millions of drones in every locality," Lee said. “The best way to ensure public safety and allow this innovative industry to thrive is to empower the people closest to the ground to make local decisions in real time.” The FAA doesn't comment on pending legislation, said a spokesperson.