National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

This bill would set national training rules for people who operate counter-drone technology. The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security must, working with the Federal Aviation Administration, create standards for both first-time and repeat training and certifications. The goal is to make sure operators know how to safely detect, track, and stop dangerous or unlawful drones.

The Justice Department could also run training itself and create or choose training centers to teach skills like detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking, disrupting, or taking control of a drone when needed.

• Who is affected: People who operate counter-drone detection and mitigation equipment.
• What changes: Required national training and certification standards; possible dedicated training centers run or designated by the Justice Department.
• Coordination: DOJ and DHS set standards together, in coordination with the FAA.

This measure is called the National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act.