AMA would like to thank Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun for issuing a letter advocating on behalf of the model aircraft community to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to the FAA’s proposed rule on Remote ID. The letter, issued on November 19, 2020, advocated for […]
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FAA One Step Closer to Finalizing Advisory Circular 91-57C
Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C is currently under review for final sign-off by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). AC 91-57C includes a process for community-based organization (CBO) recognition, information regarding the upcoming knowledge and safety test, and possibly night flying in controlled airspace. For more information about the knowledge […]
Continue readingDrone Safety Awareness Week
On November 16-22, 2020, AMA will participate in the FAA’s Drone Safety Awareness Week. Drone Safety Awareness Week will engage UAS users and other stakeholders to help educate the public about drone operations and safety. AMA has scheduled events during the week for our clubs and the public to attend […]
Continue readingKnowledge and Safety Test
On October 5, 2018, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 was signed into law. It included a requirement for all recreational UAS users to pass a safety and knowledge test in order to operate a recreational model aircraft within the National Airspace System (NAS). AMA has worked closely with the […]
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