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Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

A drone or aircraft that does not have a human pilot on board, controlled remotely or autonomously.

Counter-UAS (C-UAS)

Systems, equipment, or methods used to detect, track, identify, or stop unauthorized or threatening unmanned aircraft systems (drones).

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The U.S. government agency responsible for the safety of civil aviation and regulating the national airspace.

Critical Infrastructure

Essential facilities and systems whose destruction or disruption would have a debilitating impact on security, national economic security, national public health or safety (e.g., power plants, water systems, transportation networks).

Covered Airport

A large or medium hub airport, or a major cargo airport, as defined by federal regulations, which is subject to specific counter-UAS measures under this act.

Covered Event

A large public gathering, an event with an existing flight restriction, or a training exercise for counter-UAS systems, where authorities can use counter-UAS measures.

Mitigation

Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the threat or impact of an unauthorized drone, such as jamming its signal or physically stopping it.