For some, August can be a time for camping trips, beach days, and other fun summer activities. But for members of Congress, August signals the start of congressional recess. During August recess, U.S. senators and representatives leave Washington, DC, and travel to their home states and districts to begin a fast-paced schedule of constituent meetings, town halls, and other community events. This is the time when they hear directly from constituents, and for drone enthusiasts worried about about their ability to purchase or use drones in the future, it is the best time of the year to make an impact by requesting a meeting, in person or virtually, with their members of Congress.
While meetings like this may be intimidating for some, please know that you DO NOT have to be a professional lobbyist to do this, in fact, quite the opposite. This is your opportunity to bypass the DC lobbyists and ensure your message is heard loud and clear.
It is also important to note that you don’t have to be a drone expert to do a meeting like this. You simply need to be able to share your story with drones. Sharing why you use the drones you use and how you, your family, your business, public safety, etc. would be impacted if you could no longer use your drones is an easy way to kick off the conversation.
Whether you meet with the lawmaker or their staff, whether virtual or in person, meetings at this time can make a BIG impact on federal drone policy. On this page, we’ve provided some talking points on issues we think you should focus on, but this is your meeting. Your story with drones will be far more impactful than any talking points we can provide. We’ve also provided a few tips on how to ensure your meeting is successful.
