HR. 6460In Committee
Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
Expands FAA authority to approve recreational drone flights from fixed sites in additional Class E airspace near airports and above Class G airspace
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands FAA authority to approve recreational drone flights from fixed sites in additional Class E airspace near airports and above Class G airspace
Key points
- Allow fixed site drone operations
- Expand Class E flight authorizations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsLicensing and registrationsTransportation and Public WorksTransportation safety and security