As many AMA members and clubs are now aware, FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs) permit modelers who do not wish to purchase a Remote ID module to remain compliant with the FAA’s Remote ID Rule. By flying within the geographic boundaries of a FRIA (or a similar exemption), they are relieved […]
Continue readingHouse Passes H.R.2864 – Countering CCP Drones Act
On September 9, 2024, the House of Representatives passed H.R.2864 – Countering CCP Drones Act. The bill adds telecommunication and video equipment and related services from DJI Technologies to a list of communication equipment and services that pose a risk to the national security of the United States. This list […]
Continue readingIncrease in VIP TFR NOTAMs
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is a type of Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) issued by the FAA that defines an area with restricted air operations because of hazardous conditions, special events, space operations, security, and VIP travel. Currently, due to the 2024 presidential election, many members are noticing an […]
Continue readingFiling a NOTAM
By Tyler Dobbs, Government Affairs Director | tylerd@modelaircraft.org ALTHOUGH MANY hobbyists will never need to do so, the requirement to issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) is becoming more common within the AMA community. Sanctioned event altitude waivers, sanctioned event Remote ID exemptions, and AMA clubs’ FAA Airspace Authorizations […]
Continue readingSupreme Court Limits Authority of Federal Agencies
On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court overturned the Chevron Deference Doctrine, a precedent from 1984, which allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. This ruling means that Congress will need to be more specific when drafting and passing legislative language, and courts will interpret ambiguity in laws […]
Continue readingCongress Looks to Ban DJI Drones
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to essentially ban DJI drones in the United States. This bill is currently making its way through the Senate and could later be signed into law. The proposed legislation would add DJI to a list maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under […]
Continue readingAMA Safety Culture Continues to Be the Gold Standard
By Tyler Dobbs, Government Affairs Director | tylerd@modelaircraft.org SINCE 1936, AMA has led the model aviation industry in both innovation and safety in the National Airspace System (NAS). Because of this dedication to safety, our members and organization are well respected among both the UAS and full-scale aviation industries. In […]
Continue readingFiling a NOTAM
The requirement to issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) is becoming more common within the AMA community. Sanctioned event altitude waivers, sanctioned event Remote ID exemptions, and AMA clubs’ FAA Airspace Authorizations to exempt operators at the site from broadcasting Remote ID all require that a NOTAM be filed. […]
Continue reading2024 FAA Reauthorization Bill Passed
On Thursday, May 16th, 2024, the President signed the FAA’s Reauthorization Bill into law. AMA began working with Congress as soon as the last bill passed in 2018, advocating to make much needed changes to the law. Although the new bill is not perfect, AMA is happy that we were […]
Continue readingFAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the Senate
On May 9th, 2024, The FAA Reauthorization Bill passed the Senate just before the FAA’s authorities were set to expire on May 10th. However, the House is not expected to pass the bill until sometime around May 14th or 15th. As expected, the House has passed an extension which will […]
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