Missouri lawmakers are reviewing House Bill 210 (HB 210), known as the “Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act of 2025,” according to Drone Life. The bill seeks to regulate and restrict the use of drones by government agencies, with a particular focus on drones manufactured in or controlled by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela and Syria.
The bill aims to address data security vulnerabilities tied to drones made by companies based in foreign adversary nations and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data by foreign governments or state-backed entities.
HB 210 would prohibit Missouri government agencies from:
- Purchasing, acquiring, or using drones from companies domiciled in or controlled by a country of concern.
- Using drone-related services, software, or components linked to these countries.
- Drones used by government agencies would be subject to strict data handling rules, including:
- All data storage must be physically located within the United States.
- Remote access to stored data from outside the U.S. would be prohibited, unless:
- Explicit written approval is granted by a government agency head or their designee.
Any drone capable of collecting, transmitting, or receiving data—visual, audio, or otherwise—would fall under these rules.
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