Today, the FAA released information regarding the next step of implementation of the Recreational Knowledge and Safety Test. This step includes the application process for organizations interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). AMA is currently evaluating this information and will continue to provide […]
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OMB Releases Remote ID Meeting Summaries
On October 22, 2020, AMA staff met with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss concerns with the FAA’s proposed rule on Remote ID. At that time, the proposed rule was with the OMB, typically the last step before a final rule is published. The summary of this […]
Continue readingFAA 14 CFR Update
On December 10, 2020, the FAA officially removed 14 CFR part 101, subpart E, the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. Part 101 had been outdated since Public Law 115-254, FAA Reauthorization, was passed in October 2018. The removal of part 101 reflects changes that were already made through legislation in […]
Continue readingPrint and Share a Flyer on How to Comment on the Remote ID Proposed Rule
Encourage anyone who supports the hobby to comment to the FAA on the proposed rule for Remote ID by downloading and printing a flyer that appears in the March issue of Model Aviation. You can download the flyer by clicking on the image or this link. In December 2019, the […]
Continue readingMedia Release: AMA JOINS DOT TASK FORCE ON UAS REGISTRATION
MUNCIE, Ind. – Dave Mathewson, executive director of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), today released the following statement that the organization is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s task force to develop a streamlined registration process for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS): “AMA looks forward to working with government and […]
Continue readingCalifornia governor vetoes bills regulating hobbyist drone flight
Original article by Megan Geuss – Oct 5, 2015 4:13pm EDT Over the weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a number of bills that would have increased penalties for flying drones over wildfires, grade schools, and prisons in the state. One of the most notable drone bills that got vetoed […]
Continue readingAMA Responds to the FAA’s Drone Sighting Report
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has released a detailed analysis of the data alluded to in the FAA’s August 12 press release, “Pilot Reports of Close Calls with Drones Soar in 2015.” A close examination of the 764 records reveals a more complex picture of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)activity […]
Continue readingAMA Media Update-Educating the Public About Safe Operations
-AMA President, Bob Brown As you know, there have been a number of news articles and broadcast stories that have reported on “irresponsible use of drones by hobbyists” and, most recently, the FAA’s data on “drone sightings near airplanes.” We are very concerned by these reports and are working on […]
Continue readingAMA to attend FLYSAFE Chicago
AMA will join dozens of UAS pilots attending FLYSAFE Chicago later this month to introduce them to AMA and the work it has done for model aviation. FLYSAFE is a 3-day rigorous training course for the safe and effective operation of low-range unmanned aerial vehicles and systems. AMA has attended […]
Continue readingOp-Ed Column from Dave Mathewson: “Listen to Congress and leave model airplane hobbyists alone”
The Academy of Model Aeronautics asks the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to listen to Congress and leave model flying alone. AMA Executive Director Dave Mathewson provided his insight and opinion over this topic in a recent op-ed column. In the column he discusses the newly proposed rules from the FAA, […]
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