USA: Congress Introduces DRONE Act to Expand Law Enforcement Funding

Representatives Lou Correa and Troy Nehls introduced the bipartisan DRONE Act of 2025 to allow law enforcement agencies to use federal grants for purchasing and operating drones. The legislation would amend the Byrne-JAG and COPS grant programs, expanding nationwide access to Drone as First Responder technology following successful implementation by departments like Chula Vista Police.

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Original source: DroneLife

Retrieved: 2025-10-27 | Language: EN | Reading time: 4 min read