Revise aeronautics laws related to the use of ADS–B information

This bill prohibits any entity, including government agencies and private companies, from using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data to calculate or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators flying within Montana. The law specifically applies to aircraft weighing 9,000 pounds or less that operate under standard general aviation regulations. ADS-B is an aviation technology that shares real-time information like location, altitude, and speed between aircraft and ground stations. The bill defines ADS-B as a two-part system, including ADS-B In and ADS-B Out, which provides data such as GPS location and weather information. This legislation aims to prevent the use of this surveillance data for billing purposes while establishing clear definitions for the technology involved.