1. United States
2. Ga.
3. Letter

Please oppose the Countering CCP Drones Act, HR 2864. Please also oppose any attempts to include the Countering CCP Drones Act in the Senate's FY25 NDAA. Please also reject any version of the House FY25 with the Countering CCP Drones Act. This wide-reaching ban would hurt Americans like me who use drones for business, research, recreation, or public safety. It prevents new products from the world's most popular drone manufacturer from coming to market and could even take away FCC authorizations for the drones I own and use. This prevents me from choosing the best technology on the market and could ground entire fleets currently used by public safety agencies, small businesses, hobbyists, and more. The implementation of the Countering CCP Drones Act would lead to the closure of numerous small businesses, including mine, thereby adversely affecting the drone industry and the American economy. The Act's provisions would render the replacement of drones an unviable option for me, as there are no alternatives on the market that offer similar capabilities, reliability, cost, and privacy protections. For instance, unlike most electronic devices, my drone's photos and videos are not shared by default but require my explicit consent. Rather than jeopardizing the thriving drone industry, a burgeoning hobby, and American jobs, I urge you to oppose HR 2864. Thank you.