Small Uav Coalition

Trade Association representing unmanned aircraft system manufacturers and operators

Based in DC

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AI Overview

With $1.5M in lobbying spend across 11 quarterly filings, Small Uav Coalition is a significant lobbying presence.

$1.5M
Total Lobbying Spend
11
Quarterly Filings
1
Lobbying Firms Used
7
Individual Lobbyists

Spending by Year

YearLobbying Spend
2022$340K
2023$680K
2024$160K
2025$280K

Lobbying Firms

DGA GROUP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC

What They Lobby For

  • Implementation of drone provisions in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; FY 2023 THUD appropriations: report language and proposed report language on drones; FAA realignment proposal in reprogramming request and FY 23 budget proposal; draft legislative proposal for FAA realignment of UAS functions; S. 73, American Security Drone Act, included in S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act; FAA type certification for drones; implementation of BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking; S. 3542, Drone Act of 2022; section 2209 rulemaking; H.R. 6489, Infrastructure Grant Security Act;
  • Implementation of drone provisions in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; FY 2022 THUD appropriations and report language relating to drones; S. 73, American Security Drone Act, including in S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act and H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act; FAA reprogramming request, drone provisions; FAA type certification for drones; S. 3542, Drone Act of 2022; Implementation of BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report and recommendations; Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization proposal; White House AAM and Drone Summit August 2022; H.R. 5315 & S. 4744, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) Act; S. 4687, Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Poses by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2022; S. 4801, Stopping Harmful Incidents to Enforce Lawful Drone Use (SHIELD U) Act; H.R. --, Counter-UAS Authorities Extension and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2022; Continuing Resolution - H.R. 6833 - counter-UAS provisions
  • Implementation of drone provisions in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; FY 2023 THUD appropriations and report language relating to drones; FAA type certification for drones; S. 3542, Drone Act of 2022; Implementation of BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report and recommendations; Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization legislative proposals; H.R. 5315 & S. 4744, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) Act; S. 4687, Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Poses by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2022; S. 4801, Stopping Harmful Incidents to Enforce Lawful Drone Use (SHIELD U) Act; H.R. --, Counter-UAS Authorities Extension and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2022; Continuing Resolution - H.R. 6833 and omnibus appropriation - counter-UAS provisions and American Security Drone Act; Beyond Visual Line of Sight approvals process legislative proposal
  • Implementation of drone provisions in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018; FAA type certification for drones; Implementation of BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report and recommendations; H.R. 3935, Securing Growth & Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (passed in July) and S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 provisions and proposed amendments relating to drones; counter-drone legislative and executive proposals; Proposals for inclusion in FY 2025 THUD appropriations bill, including funding for DIIG program and ADS-B equipage.
  • Implementation of drone provisions in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; FAA type certification for drones; type and airworthiness certification and other approvals Implementation of BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report and recommendations; FY 2025 THUD appropriations H.R. 9028 and S. 4796, drone provisions, including funding for DIIG program and ADS-B equipage; National Defense Authorization Act, S. 4638 and H.R. 8070, counter-UAS provisions; H.R. 8610, Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety Reauthorization Act.
  • Implementation of drone provisions in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; type and airworthiness certification and other approvals; implementation of BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report and recommendations; environmental process streamlining; FY 26 THUD appropriations: funding for Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) program, drone workforce training grant program, and ADS-B equipage rebate program; counter-UAS legislative proposals; unidentified aircraft flights over New Jersey and other states; nomination of Michael Kratsios; S. 663, DEFENSE Act; H.R. 1058, Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act, H.R. 1907, Defense Against Drones Act
  • Implementation of drone provisions in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 and FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024; type and airworthiness certification and other approvals; implementation of BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee report and recommendations; environmental process streamlining; FY 26 THUD appropriations: funding for Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant (DIIG) program, drone workforce training grant program, and ADS-B equipage rebate program; counter-UAS legislative proposals; unidentified aircraft flights over New Jersey and other states; S. 663, DEFENSE Act; H.R. 1058, Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act, H.R. 1907, Defense Against Drones Act

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Last updated: February 2026

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