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 […]
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AMA testifies about model aircraft safety to California
Rich Hanson, AMA government and regulatory affairs director, joins fire, law enforcement, emergency management personnel, NASA, the media, and DJI to testify about the proper use of sUAS’s in California. The meeting was held in Sacrament, California on August 18, 2015 at the California Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management […]
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 […]
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, […]
Continue readingAirborne 04.29.15: AMA Responds To UAV NPRM
The Academy of Model Aeronautics has published its response to the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the regulating of small unmanned aerial systems, also known as sUAS. The AMA website leads into their response with the following statement: “The Academy believes that the FAA must address and adjudicate the […]
Continue readingAlaska Legislature Recognizes AMA as CBO, Applauds Drone Education Effort
Contact: Allison Bryan media@modelaircraft.org (202) 777-3509 ALASKA LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES AMA AS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, APPLAUDS DRONE EDUCATION EFFORT MUNCIE, INDIANA – The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the world’s largest organization representing those who fly model aircraft for recreation and educational purposes, today was recognized by the Alaska State Legislature […]
Continue readingFAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) COMMENT NOW deadline April 24th
Comments on the proposed sUAS rule can be made by clicking here, or going to www.regulations.gov and searching for Docket No. FAA-2015-0150; Notice No. 15-01. Read the proposed rule carefully, particularly the sections concerning “model aircraft,” and submit comments on areas where you have a concern as well as thoughtful and productive comments […]
Continue readingWiley Rein: FAA Grounding Commercial UAS on Websites, YouTube
R. Michael Senkowski, Anna M. Gomez, Kathleen A. Kirby, Katy M. Ross and Sara Luxenberg* March 27, 2015 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently stepped up enforcement efforts against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators engaged in unauthorized “commercial” operations. The FAA’s current regulatory scheme permits hobby and recreational use of UAS but requires commercial […]
Continue readingFAA Streamlines UAS COAs for Section 333
The Federal Aviation Administration has established an interim policy to speed up airspace authorizations for certain commercial unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators who obtain Section 333 exemptions. The new policy helps bridge the gap between the past process, which evaluated every UAS operation individually, and future operations after we publish a […]
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