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This bill (the Law Against Nefarious Drones, Enforcement, Deconfliction Act or LANDED Act) establishes a comprehensive framework for managing and mitigating potential threats from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) through several key mechanisms. It creates a process for state law enforcement agencies to obtain authorization and equipment to detect, track, warn, disrupt, and potentially disable drones that pose credible threats to public safety, national security, or critical infrastructure. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop protocols for state agencies to acquire and operate counter-UAS systems, including a detailed application and approval process that involves coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and ensures that drone mitigation efforts do not interfere with civilian communications or air traffic. Additionally, the bill mandates a drone deconfliction reporting system to track drone usage across federal, state, and local agencies, establishes a grant program to help law enforcement agencies purchase counter-UAS equipment, and requires the Department of Defense Inspector General to conduct a review and submit a report on UAS activity, particularly focusing on potential threats from foreign adversaries near military installations and sensitive national security locations. The bill provides extensive definitions of UAS threats and establishes strict reporting and oversight requirements to ensure the responsible use of drone detection and mitigation technologies.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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