§44813 Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Summary

The FAA Administrator must keep running the Center of Excellence for unmanned aircraft systems. The Center must do hands-on research and training so drones and advanced air mobility can join the national airspace safely and efficiently. It must bring together colleges, the FAA, other federal agencies, companies, and standards groups. The Center must also set goals to advance technology, improve engineering, and support continuing education. The FAA must include colleges and research centers that offer accredited bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical sciences that lead to commercial pilot certificates and include training for women pilots. When validating safety standards accepted under section 44805, the FAA must, as much as possible, use the Center, the test ranges designated under section 44803, other test ranges and testbeds, NASA, and the William J. Hughes Technical Center.