Political Quotes

“I rise today to introduce the Consumer Drone Safety Act. In recent years, privately-operated unmanned aircraft have grown in popularity and capability. In many ways, this is brand new technology. It is worrisome that these new drones, which are capable of flying thousands of feet in the air and at speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour, are available commercially to completely untrained consumers. This combination of advanced new technology and broad availability has resulted in a rising number of reports of dangerous operations and narrowly avoided mid-air collisions between drones and passenger planes. Our airports, pilots and travelers deserve meaningful safety protections, as do the people on the ground, in our stadiums and on our highways. If we don't act, it's only a matter of time before we have a tragedy on our hands. The Consumer Drone Safety Act would put in place common-sense safety precautions to minimize the risk of disaster. As with any new technology, drones have attracted significant interest and have promising commercial uses, including package delivery, search and rescue, pipeline inspection, and agriculture. I agree that the possibilities for this technology are promising, if properly managed. That is why I support research to make sure that the technology is safe and can be used in ways that respect people's privacy.…”