AMA continues to engage on several recent FCC proceedings that could have significant implications for model aviation, including proposals affecting the importation, marketing, and availability of UAS and critical components. AMA representatives are currently in Washington, D.C., meeting with members of Congress, the Department of Defense, and other stakeholders to […]
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Make Your Voice Heard: FCC Seeks Comments on UAS Importation and Marketing
As of August 3, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on a proposal that could prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain foreign-produced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components. While the proposal is focused on addressing legitimate fears for national security, AMA is […]
Continue readingUpdates on FCC decision
In December 2025, the FCC issued DA 25-1086, adding certain foreign-produced UAS and “critical UAS components” to the FCC Covered List following national security determinations authorized by Congress. Of course, the immediate concern is that the broad language of the order, which covers all foreign-made UAS components, including batteries, transmitters, […]
Continue readingFCC Publishes Actions on C-UAS Measures
On July 2, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a series of actions on behalf of US security agencies which implement portions of the SAFER SKIES Act. This legislation was enacted earlier this year and expands certain counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) authorities for qualified state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) […]
Continue readingFCC Covered List Updates
On June 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that certain “toy drones” will be removed from the agency’s “Covered List,” which restricts listed devices and components from FCC approval for import and sale. The exact criteria can be reviewed on the FCC’s announcement and establish a narrow set of […]
Continue readingFCC Foreign UAS & UAS Component Decision
On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released DA 25-1086, stating the addition of all uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS components produced by foreign entities onto the list of items banned for posing an “unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.” This concerning news reached AMA and other airspace stakeholders quickly after its release. It appears […]
Continue readingUAS Operators Must Comply With FCC Rules
In a June 5, 2018 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Advisory, the Enforcement Bureau cites an increase in websites that market and sell noncompliant radio accessories, particularly audio/video (AV) transmitters. AV transmitters require FCC certification to show compliance, unless they are only capable of operating on a frequency allocated for […]
Continue readingLightSquared will not be allowed to harm GPS: FCC
FCC looking for alternative solutions for LightSquared’s proposed satelite based broadband Internet service.
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Continue readingProposed Broadband Cited As Harmful Interference to GPS
A report to the FCC by the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems Engineering Forum finds LightSquared’s proposed broadband system “poses a significant potential for harmful interference” to Global Positioning System (GPS) services.
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