The FAA announced on Monday, Dec. 9 that they have selected 12 organizations, including AMA, to make recommendations for the administration of the upcoming recreational knowledge and safety test. In September, AMA submitted a request for information (RFI) to show interest in becoming an administrator of the test. The knowledge […]
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U.S. Representative Greg Pence and Senator Todd Young Support Model Aviation
On Nov. 8, 2019, U.S. Representative Greg Pence and Senator Todd Young sent a letter to the FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson, on behalf of AMA. Representative Pence and Senator Young are supporters of model aviation and wish to help the future of AMA. To view Rep. Pence’s Facebook post, click […]
Continue readingFAA to Impose Restrictions on the Hobby
AMA needs your assistance in an urgent matter. The FAA unexpectedly informed us that, contrary to earlier commitments to AMA, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace and there will be no exceptions. Although a 400 feet limit may work […]
Continue readingDrone Safety Awareness Week
Join AMA in celebrating Drone Safety Awareness Week during the week of November 4-10, 2019. Drone Safety Week will engage UAS users and other stakeholders to help educate the public about drone operations and safety. Monday, Nov. 4: Public Safety and Security Tuesday, Nov. 5: Business – photography, real estate, […]
Continue readingHow To Get LAANC Authorization
Beginning on July 23, 2019, the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability or LAANC became available to recreational UAS operators. LAANC is an important resource for AMA members who wish to fly in controlled airspace near airports. Right now, there are three options available to the public: Airmap, Kittyhawk, and […]
Continue readingAMA 2019 State-level Legislation Update
We are pleased to share an update on AMA’s 2019 government affairs work regarding state-level legislation. While many of you are aware that AMA is currently working with the FAA to implement new federal regulations, we also continue to track, categorize, and engage countless problematic bills across the US. Many of the state legislative […]
Continue readingLetters of Agreement Between Clubs and Air Traffic Control
In the near future, hobbyists and drone operators will no longer have to notify every airport within a five mile radius before an operation. When this provision is removed, it will be replaced by a new requirement that operators in controlled airspace will be required to seek authorization from towered […]
Continue readingFAA Establishes Additional Restrictions on UAS Operations over DOJ and DOD Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), at the request of security partners, recently announced additional airspace restrictions over certain facilities to address national security concerns. These new restrictions, outlined in NOTAM FDC 9/2586, apply to all model aircraft, sometimes referred to as drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The restrictions begin Tuesday, February 26, […]
Continue readingFAA Issues New UAS Airspace Restrictions
Beginning in April of 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began establishing airspace restrictions over military facilities across the country to address national security concerns about unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations. The FAA used its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § […]
Continue readingTake Action Now! Tell Congress to Vote “NO” on FAA Reauthorization
Congress just released a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bill is the result of closed-door negotiations between leadership of the House and Senate and includes significant modifications to the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, also known as Section 336. While some […]
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