The FAA recently released Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C, which will soon replace the current version, AC 91-57B. The updates to the new AC are centered around the recognition of community-based organizations (CBOs), a process that AMA worked with Congress to establish in 2018. This CBO recognition will allow AMA to […]
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TRUST Is Free to Take for Everyone
On June 22, 2021, the AMA was approved to administer The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) and began offering TRUST to the entire community of model aviation enthusiasts. TRUST is free to take for everyone, so be cautious of any site that has a fee associated with taking TRUST. Additionally, […]
Continue readingBehind the Scenes of the Government Affairs Department
AMA is committed to consistently advocating for the model aircraft community. In addition to working with the FAA and Congress, the Government Affairs department focuses on a number of other tasks. AMA works with the FAA daily on a host of issues, including securing Letters of Agreement for AMA clubs […]
Continue readingFAA Experiences 50% Decline In New Registrations and Renewals
The FAA has experienced a 50% decline in new registrations and renewals for UAS via faadronezone.faa.gov. The total number of registrations fell from 1,746,248 to 868,421 between December 2020 and March 2021, comprising 492,492 recreational fliers and 375,929 commercially registered drones. The FAA attributes this drop to registrations to reaching […]
Continue readingRemote ID Effective Date Delayed
Because of President Joseph Biden’s regulatory freeze and review process, the FAA is delaying the effective date of the final rule for Remote ID until April 21, 2021. The original effective date was March 16, 2021. As a result of the delay in the effective date, the compliance date for […]
Continue readingSenator Mike Lee Reintroduces Drone Integration and Zoning Act
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) reintroduced the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, a bill that would give states, counties, cities, and local tribal governments the right to manage low altitude airspace. Specifically, the legislation would preclude the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from authorizing UAS operations under 200 feet when flying above […]
Continue readingFAA Seeks TRUST Administrators for Recreational Safety Test
June 22, 2021, UPDATED TRUST INFORMATION:The AMA has now been approved to administer The Recreational UAS Safety Test, or TRUST. AMA has worked closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ensuring that TRUST meets the intent of Congress without placing an undue burden on our hobby community. Since 1936, the […]
Continue reading2021 Government Advocacy Updates
On November 13, 2020, AMA reported that Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C was under review for final sign-off by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Because of required revisions and reviews, AC 91-57C is likely delayed until President Biden fills key agency positions within the FAA and the Department of […]
Continue readingAMA Welcomes New Members of the Drone Advisory Committee
AMA has been honored to be a member of the FAA Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) and welcomes the DAC’s new members. Over the past four years, AMA was successful in advising the DAC on several matters of importance including controlled airspace approvals, Remote ID, waiver processes, and promoting a safe […]
Continue readingSummary of FAA’s Final Rule on Remote ID
The Final Rule for Remote ID of Unmanned Aircraft was released on December 28, 2020 and published on January 15, 2021. There are three ways to comply with the new rule: Note: Aircraft that weigh at or under .55 lbs (250 grams) are not required to comply with Remote ID. […]
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