On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court overturned the Chevron Deference Doctrine, a precedent from 1984, which allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous laws. This ruling means that Congress will need to be more specific when drafting and passing legislative language, and courts will interpret ambiguity in laws […]
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Filing a NOTAM
The requirement to issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) is becoming more common within the AMA community. Sanctioned event altitude waivers, sanctioned event Remote ID exemptions, and AMA clubs’ FAA Airspace Authorizations to exempt operators at the site from broadcasting Remote ID all require that a NOTAM be filed. […]
Continue readingCongress Releases Draft UAS Legislation
Both the House (bill text) and Senate (bill text) have officially released their 2023 FAA Reauthorization bills. Both bills provide solutions to some of the issues that our recreational community currently faces, which are outlined below; however, we will continue to work with members of Congress on amendments that would […]
Continue readingGovernment Team Back on Capitol Hill
The AMA Government Affairs team recently spent a week in Washington, D.C., having congressional meetings to discuss 2023 FAA Reauthorization. While on Capitol Hill, the team had the opportunity to sit down with Congressman Rudy Yakym, the Vice Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee. The Congressman is an avid supporter […]
Continue readingRemote ID and the FRIA Application Process
As most know, compliance with the Remote ID rule will be required beginning in September 2023. In anticipation of the requirement, AMA has begun requesting FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIA) on behalf of our chartered clubs. We ask that those who have submitted their club’s FRIA questionnaire to AMA to please […]
Continue readingHR 5315-Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act
The House of Representatives recently passed HR 5315, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act. The bill passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in May with a 54-4 vote, before being sent to a full House vote on September 14, 2022. It is not clear if the Senate […]
Continue readingAC 91-57C and FRIA Application Process
AMA is expecting the FAA to release Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C and open an online portal to apply for FRIA (FAA-recognized identification area) status very soon. AMA is asking all of our clubs to standby while we review the AC and FRIA process and wait for instructions on next steps. […]
Continue readingOffice of Management and Budget Concludes Review of Remote ID
According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website, the agency has concluded its review of the Final Rule on Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. This means that we are likely to see the rule published in its entirety soon. Once published, AMA will read and interpret what […]
Continue readingFAA 14 CFR Update
On December 10, 2020, the FAA officially removed 14 CFR part 101, subpart E, the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. Part 101 had been outdated since Public Law 115-254, FAA Reauthorization, was passed in October 2018. The removal of part 101 reflects changes that were already made through legislation in […]
Continue readingFAA One Step Closer to Finalizing Advisory Circular 91-57C
Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C is currently under review for final sign-off by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). AC 91-57C includes a process for community-based organization (CBO) recognition, information regarding the upcoming knowledge and safety test, and possibly night flying in controlled airspace. For more information about the knowledge […]
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