Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; cybersecurity and data protection requirements for drones; provide for. Amends 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.301 - 259.331) by adding sec. 16.
Key claim: HB5330 would amend Michigan’s UAS act to add cybersecurity and data-protection requirements for drones.
Abstract
(HB5330 · 103rd Legislature) Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; cybersecurity and data protection requirements for drones; provide for. Amends 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.301 - 259.331) by adding sec. 16. Sponsor: Rep. Ron Robinson ® + 24 co-sponsors Latest vote: Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 — 11-0 (passed, 2026-03-10) Latest action (2026-05-12): Placed On Third Reading
Why this matters
Michigan’s UAS Act has largely governed where and how drones may operate; adding cybersecurity and data-protection requirements extends state UAS regulation into the security posture and data handling of the aircraft themselves. This complements other UAS-focused efforts in the vault (restricted zones, critical infrastructure protections, and the state government restricted-drone-list) by regulating the device and its data rather than just its flight path.