Requires a federal study on how private drones interfere with fighting wildfires and how to stop them.
This bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study how private drones interfere with fighting wildfires. The study would look at past incidents and explore ways to prevent drones from getting in the way. Its findings could inform future rules or education for drone operators, with the goal of making wildfire suppression safer and more effective.
Currently, there is no federal requirement for the Federal Aviation Administration to specifically study how private drones interfere with wildfire suppression efforts. This means there is no official, in-depth look at the problem or potential solutions. If this bill becomes law, the FAA would be required to conduct a study. This study would examine drone interference over the last five years, its associated costs, and potential prevention methods. This study would then inform Congress on possible future actions to improve wildfire safety.
HR 6618 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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