Recognizing the roles and contributions of the men and women in the public safety community who operate unmanned aircraft systems.
Impact
The bill encourages public safety officials and the community to recognize the skills and commitment required of unmanned aircraft operators. By promoting ‘National Unmanned Aircraft System Operator Public Safety Day’, HR34 aims to raise awareness about the unquantifiable benefits these operators provide. The day serves not only as recognition but also as a platform to educate the public about the valuable roles these operators play in various emergency and safety situations.
Summary
HR34 aims to recognize the roles and contributions of professionals operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the public safety sector. With the increasing utilization of drones for various public safety operations such as law enforcement and emergency response, this bill seeks to highlight the importance of these operators and the training they undergo to ensure public safety. The resolution promotes a day to honor UAS operators for their indispensable work in assisting and protecting communities.
Contention
While the resolution is largely supportive in nature and does not seek to modify existing laws or regulations directly, it may generate discussions about the future role of unmanned aircraft in public safety and any necessary training standards or regulations that could arise to ensure operators remain effective and accredited. As the use of drones expands, the acknowledgement of their operators will likely spark conversations regarding liability, operational limits, and public perception of drone usage in safety operations.
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish guidance and implementation procedures for unmanned aircraft systems with respect to environmental reviews, and for other purposes.