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Booker Statement on Proposed FAA Rules for Commercial Drones

Statement

Date: Feb. 18, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., today issued the following statement on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) release of proposed rules for commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones:

"For years, other countries have outpaced the United States in the development of commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems because we have lacked a regulatory framework for this emerging technology. For months, I've urged the FAA to act quickly to put forth a set of rules that promote innovation, ensure safety, and protect privacy, and I applaud the Obama Administration for taking this very important step forward today. But these proposed rules are long overdue.

"The United States cannot afford to lag behind other countries in technological innovation because of regulatory foot-dragging. That's why I look forward to working with the FAA to ensure the swift implementation of effective, fair rules that unleash the potential of this innovative technology."


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