We are pleased to share with you that earlier this week, AMA led the first stakeholder meeting on recreational UAS regulations in conjunction with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). In the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, Congress directed the FAA to work with industry stakeholders to implement the new provisions. This […]
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FAA seeks comments on Safe & Secure Operations of UAS
Model aviation needs your help to ensure future regulations do not place unnecessary burdens on our community. Last month, the FAA issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding the safe and secure operations of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). In this ANPRM, the FAA is currently seeking comments on […]
Continue readingFAA Registration, Renewal, and Marking Your Aircraft
As of Monday February 25, 2019, the FAA’s Interim Final Rule requires drone pilots and model aircraft pilots to display their FAA-issued registration number on the outside surface of their aircraft. Many of our members have reached out with questions on how to comply with this new requirement, so we would […]
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 readingAMA Response to FAA Proposed Rulemaking
On January 14, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Safe and Secure Operations of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. AMA’s executive director, Chad Budreau, issued the following […]
Continue readingGovernment Affairs Update, January 4, 2019
Federal Issues As you are aware, the federal government has been partially shut down until funding legislation is passed. At this time, there does not appear to be a compromise in sight, as congressional leaders for both parties have taken a firm stance on key issues. The AMA government affairs […]
Continue readingRemote ID rules for model aircraft should be flexible
The FAA Reauthorization Act was signed on October 5, 2018, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been assessing the requirements of this new law and meeting with the AMA to collaborate on how to implement the provisions. During this transitional period, the FAA has informed us that our members […]
Continue readingFAA Registration Renewal
On December 12, 2017, Congress reinstated FAA registration for all unmanned aircraft weighing between .55 lbs. and 55 lbs. Many of us had received our registration number before this December 12th date and we expected that the time to renew was coming soon. However, due to the ruling in the […]
Continue readingAMA Roundtable Discussion on FAA Authorization Bill
Recently AMA President Rich Hanson, Interim Executive Director Chad Budreau, and AMA’s Chris Savage have a round table discussion about the new FAA Authorization bill, the future of model aviation, and our path forward.
Continue readingMember Communication Regarding Hurricane Florence
As I’m sure you’ve heard, Hurricane Florence is due to make landfall on the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia on Friday. The storm is projected to bring record-breaking rain and wind to the area and has prompted mandatory evacuations along the East Coast. Given these conditions, it […]
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