NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority
[in effect]United States · standard · standard
Jurisdiction
United States
Classification
standard
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2026
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2026 grants state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies limited authority to deploy counter-UAS technology under defined conditions. Certified agencies are exempt from the Wiretap Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 32 when mitigating credible drone threats.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority cover?
The National Defense Authorization Act for 2026 grants state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies limited authority to deploy counter-UAS technology under defined conditions. Certified agencies are exempt from the Wiretap Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 32 when mitigating credible drone threats.
Where does NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority apply?
NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority is recorded as a standard applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.
When did NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority take effect?
NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority is recorded as effective January 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority still in effect?
NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority apply to?
NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority is recorded as applying to drones, defense on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of NDAA 2026 - State and Local Counter-UAS Authority: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://ucdrones.github.io/regulatory-updates.htmlOfficial Source
https://ucdrones.github.io/regulatory-updates.html