1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act of 2023 . 2. Small unmanned aircraft pilot research for public safety (a) In general Chapter 448 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 44811. Small unmanned aircraft pilot research for public safety (a) Prohibition regarding weapons The prohibition regarding unmanned aircraft armed with dangerous weapons under section 363 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( 49 U.S.C. 44802 note) is reaffirmed. (b) Pilot research program (1) In general Not later than 3 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall initiate a pilot research program to study the potential use of non-lethal de-escalation unmanned aircraft by law enforcement agencies. (2) Contents The study required under subsection (b) shall address— (A) the process of assessing and validating conducted energy devices or other non-lethal de-escalation equipment that may be attached to unmanned aircraft; (B) training protocols for law enforcement and agents of the Administration