FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (drone, AAM, and counter-UAS provisions)
United States · Pub. L. No. 118-63
The five-year FAA reauthorization sets the agenda for U.S. drone integration through 2028: it directs the FAA to finalize a Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight rule, expands counter-drone authority for federal and (in pilot programs) state and local agencies, advances Advanced Air Mobility (passenger drones / eVTOLs), and tightens rules on drones produced by countries of concern.
Technical detail
Pub. L. No. 118-63 §§ 901–966 (UAS Title) and §§ 1101–1107 (AAM Title); directs Part 108 BVLOS rule, microhub operations, counter-UAS pilot program for state/local law enforcement under DHS/DOJ supervision, and study of foreign-adversary drone risks.
Who is protected: The public and U.S. airspace users; victims of weaponized or unsafe drone operations
Who must comply: FAA (rulemaking duties); drone operators, manufacturers, and counter-UAS users following implementing rules
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2024-05-16 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-16 |
| Citation | Pub. L. No. 118-63 |
| Enforced by | Federal Aviation Administration; Department of Homeland Security; Department of Justice (counter-UAS) |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Per implementing rules |
| Topics | government use of AI · police and surveillance AI · consumer protection |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | H.R.3935 — FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Congress.gov) ↗ |
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