We also suggest you read Frequently Asked Questions about the Drone Registration Process On Wednesday, December 16 the AMA Executive Council unanimously approved an action plan to relieve and further protect our members from unnecessary and burdensome regulations. This plan addresses the recently announced interim rule requiring federal registration of […]
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AMA’s Voice Gains National Exposure
We are continuing to share our concerns and disappointment with the FAA Registration Process in the national and local media. Below are many of the media outlets that have interviewed the AMA or shared our position in the 48 hours after the FAA registration announcement on December 14, 2015. FAA […]
Continue readingAMA Reacts to DOT UAS Registration Rule
MUNCIE, Ind. – Dave Mathewson, executive director of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) which is the world’s largest community-based organization, today made the following statement on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rule for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) registration: “AMA is disappointed with the new rule for UAS registration. […]
Continue readingLegislation Averted in Albany County NY
Proposed legislation making it illegal to fly model aircraft in Albany County, New York, is averted! The law would have banned all model aircraft from flying in Albany County including remote controlled airplanes and helicopters. Only government officials would be permitted use model aircraft if used to fulfill official duties. […]
Continue readingModel Aviation contributor Terry Dunn published his insight concerning registration on tested.com
AMA Member Terry Dunn’s wrote an article for tested.com titled “What You Should Know about FAA’s Plans for Drone Registration.” Terry spent 15 years as an engineer at the Johnson Space Center. He is now a freelance writer living in Lubbock, Texas. While Terry is an AMA member and active […]
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 readingFAA: Washington DC is a NO DRONE ZONE
June 30– As the July 4 holiday approaches, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding residents and visitors to Washington, D.C. that the city and surrounding communities are a “No Drone Zone.” The prohibition against flying any type of unmanned aircraft, or “drone,” without specific approval includes the District of […]
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 […]
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