Grants authority to use counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats.

The Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act aims to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats by authorizing private owners and operators to use counter-unmanned aircraft systems. The Act defines "covered critical infrastructure facility" and establishes a certification program for personnel. It also creates a grant program for purchasing and operating counter-unmanned aircraft systems and provides liability protection for authorized actions. The authority granted under this Act will terminate on September 30, 2031.

Grants authority to use counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats.

The Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act aims to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats by authorizing private owners and operators to use counter-unmanned aircraft systems. The Act defines "covered critical infrastructure facility" and establishes a certification program for personnel. It also creates a grant program for purchasing and operating counter-unmanned aircraft systems and provides liability protection for authorized actions. The authority granted under this Act will terminate on September 30, 2031.