# What This Bill Does

This bill creates a national training program to teach people how to detect and stop drones that pose a security threat. Right now, there's no standardized way to train operators who use anti-drone technology, so the government wants to establish official training centers and certification requirements to make sure people doing this work are properly qualified.

Think of it like pilot licensing for drone defense. Just as pilots need specific training and certification to fly planes safely, this bill says people operating counter-drone systems need formal training and regular refresher courses. The Attorney General and Department of Homeland Security would set up these training programs, possibly at existing federal law enforcement training facilities, and work with the FAA to create standards that everyone must follow.

The bill focuses on making sure anti-drone operators understand how their equipment works and won't accidentally interfere with regular airplane traffic or other aircraft in the sky. Before deploying any counter-drone system, different government agencies would need to coordinate with each other to make sure it's safe. Operators would also need to renew their certification on a regular schedule to stay current with new technology and best practices.

Who does this affect? Primarily law enforcement agencies, airport security personnel, and other government officials who might use anti-drone technology to protect sensitive areas. This bill doesn't directly impact everyday citizens, but it could make airports and other protected locations safer by ensuring the people operating drone-detection equipment know what they're doing and won't create hazards for commercial flights.

National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

Strong, Dale W.

National Training Center for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems ActThis bill requires&nbsp;the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish training and qualification standards for counter-unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as counter-drone systems.Specifically, DHS&nbsp;and&nbsp;DOJ, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, must establish standards for initial and recurrent training programs or certifications for individuals seeking to operate counter-drone detection and mitigation systems, equipment, or technology.Further, DOJ, in coordination with&nbsp;DHS's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, may provide&nbsp;training related to&nbsp;counter-drone systems, including detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking, disrupting, and seizing&nbsp;control of&nbsp;drones. DOJ may establish or designate one or more facilities or training centers to provide such training related to counter-drone systems.