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Know Before You Fly Drone Kits for High School students take off!

April 6, 2023April 12, 2023 kylej No comments

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is developing 2,500 student drone kits and supporting educational materials on behalf of the Know Before You Fly program, for distribution across the nation.

FAA STEM AVSED Team Supports UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 kylej No comments

UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio is pleased to announce the FAA STEM AVSED participation in the semi-finals!

UAS4STEM students receiving awards at EAAs AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Announcing the 2022 UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio National Competition Winners!

August 1, 2022August 5, 2022 kylej No comments

Students came together from across the nation for the UAS4STEM sponsored by Skydio national championship competition during AirVenture in Oshkosh WI. The student teams built […]

TRUST Exam

December 3, 2021December 17, 2021 joelb No comments

If you’re like me and have test phobia, you do not go out of your way to get involved with anything that ends up in […]

National Drone Safety Awareness Week

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 joelb No comments

If you ride a bicycle in your house, there are really no rules. But you might want to ask mom and dad first. The same […]

The Recreational UAS Safety Test, or TRUST, has the goal of increasing awareness of safety and best practices in our complex national airspace. The FAA requires that all recreational UAS pilots in the United States complete TRUST. The AMA has been a resource for model aviation hobbyists since 1936. As a Testing Administrator, we ensure hobbyists have an easy way to accomplish this training. This guide will ensure you can quickly pass the TRUST and potentially learn something new along the way.

When it comes to TRUST, we’ve got your back!

May 28, 2021June 28, 2021 kylej

You may have heard of The Recreational UAS Safety Test, or TRUST. We have all the details for you! The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has […]

How Do I Apply for a Day Waiver?

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October 18, 2018 Ben Flesher No comments

Did you know that most of the Part 107 waivers submitted to the FAA are Daylight Waivers? As on June 2018, over 90% of waivers […]

Duke University Model Aviation Student Club (UMASC) is first to earn FAA certification to operate scientific drones and provide training.

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August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 Ben Flesher No comments

The Duke University Marine Lab is the first to win Federal Aviation Administration certification to operate scientific drones and provide training. Their biggest drone is […]