American Security Drone Act (ASDA) of 2023

When was the American Security Drone Act of 2023 signed into law?

• November 11, 2023

• January 1, 2023

• December 22, 2023

• July 4, 2023

Answer explanation

The American Security Drone Act of 2023 was signed into law on December 22, 2023, making it the correct choice.

What is the primary focus of the American Security Drone Act of 2023?

• Banning all drones in national parks

• Federal Government's use of certain drones

• Regulating recreational drone use

• Promoting drone manufacturing in the USA

Answer explanation

The primary focus of the American Security Drone Act of 2023 is on the Federal Government's use of certain drones.

Which entity is responsible for maintaining the list of covered foreign entities under ASDA?

• Federal Acquisition Security Council

• Federal Aviation Administration

• National Security Agency

• Department of Homeland Security

Answer explanation

The Federal Acquisition Security Council is responsible for maintaining the list of covered foreign entities under ASDA.

Which of the following is NOT an exemption under the ASDA?

• Intelligence Gathering

• Recreational drone flying

• Wildfire Operations

• Tribal Law Enforcement or Search and Rescue

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Recreational drone flying' as it is NOT an exemption under the ASDA.

What is the sunset period of the ASDA?

• 5 years after enactment

• Indefinitely

• 10 years after enactment

• 3 years after enactment

Answer explanation

The sunset period of the ASDA is 5 years after enactment, as stated in the correct answer choice.

Which department is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation supports the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the National Airspace System?

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Defense

• Department of Energy

• Department of Education

Answer explanation

The Department of Transportation is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation supports the safe, secure, or efficient operation of the National Airspace System.

What does the term 'covered foreign entity' include?

• All foreign drone manufacturers

• Entities not listed on the stock market

• Any entity subject to extrajudicial direction from a foreign government

• Only entities from the European Union

Answer explanation

The term 'covered foreign entity' includes any entity subject to extrajudicial direction from a foreign government, making it the correct choice.

Which committee is NOT mentioned as needing notification upon waiver under the ASDA?

• Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate

• Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives

• Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the House of Representatives

• Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate

Answer explanation

The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate is NOT mentioned as needing notification upon waiver under the ASDA.

Under the ASDA, what is prohibited from being used to purchase covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities?

• Personal checks

• Wire transfers

• Government-issued Purchase Cards

• Cryptocurrency

Answer explanation

Government-issued Purchase Cards are prohibited from being used to purchase covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities under the ASDA.

Which of the following is a requirement for the government-wide policy for procurement of an unmanned aircraft system under the ASDA?

• Must be manufactured in the USA

• Cryptographically securing sensitive collected data

• Must be capable of flying over 400 feet

• Must be available for commercial use

Answer explanation

The correct requirement for the government-wide policy for procurement of an unmanned aircraft system under the ASDA is cryptographically securing sensitive collected data.