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House approves $26 million package to replace state drones, funds FAA radar access
Summary
The North Dakota House passed House Bill 1038, authorizing $15 million for a state uncrewed aerial system (UAS) replacement program and $11 million to connect a state test site to FAA radar data. The bill passed 89-4 with an emergency clause.
The North Dakota House on Tuesday approved House Bill 1038, a measure that authorizes $15 million to replace state-owned drones and $11 million to build cybersecurity and infrastructure connections allowing a state UAS test site to access FAA radar data. The bill passed 89-4 and includes an emergency clause, making key funding available immediately.
The bill’s sponsor, Representative Nathie, told the chamber the measure responds to concerns about a large share of the state’s fleet being manufactured by DJI, a company based in China. “Out of 353 [drones], 307 are these DJIs, Chinese drones,” Representative Nathie said, and added that vendors and retired special-forces personnel told him the aircraft can include “collection devices… transmitting devices.” The bill…
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