The US national airspace is home to almost 10 billion birds, a very large number compared to the number of model aircraft which is estimated at a million or less. The Mercatus Center at George Mason University analyzed the data of bird collisions with full scale aircraft. The article then […]
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Drone Registration Scam Sites
As previously mentioned, shortly after the drone registration task force announced their recommendations to the FAA, fake registration websites began to appear. These sites are scamming model pilots to register in an attempt to steal personal and credit card information. Many of these fake sites look credible or appear to […]
Continue readingUpdate – UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions
Please note this is changing daily. Last updated: February 4, 2016. Download a PDF of the FAQs here. Please note, the PDF may not reflect all the changes and updates on this webpage. Q: How do I register? A: You can register at https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/. Q: Do I have to register every […]
Continue readingAMA Air Interviews AMA Government Relations Team
Chris Savage and Erin Dobbs invite members from AMA’s Government Relations Team to discuss the FAA UAS registration.They address commonly asked questions and AMA’s suggestion that members hold on registration while the AMA pursues legal and political remedies. Watch the video and learn more about AMA Air at https://air.modelaircraft.org.
Continue readingDrone Registration Scam Sites
Shortly after the drone registration task force announced their recommendations to the FAA, fake registration websites began to appear. These sites are scamming model pilots to register in an attempt to steal personal and credit card information. Many of these fake sites look credible or appear to belong to the […]
Continue readingFAA DOT Drone Registration Update
Dear members, I’m writing to provide you with an update on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s UAS registration task force. As you may be aware, the task force met for several days last week and AMA’s Rich Hanson represented our members’ interests in all of the discussions. We’re limited in […]
Continue readingComment Now on FAA DOT Proposed UAS Registration
By now, nearly everyone should be aware that the FAA and DOT are considering requiring registration of some sUAS and have created a task force to help develop that process. As part of these efforts, the DOT and FAA have asked for public input on the issue and have identified […]
Continue readingAMA Responds to the FAA’s Drone Sighting Report
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 […]
Continue readingCalifornia governor vetoes SB 142
Legislation intended to restrict drone pilots in California has been vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown. In a media release published on September 10, AMA Executive Director, Dave Mathewson, publically thanked the nearly 3,000 AMA members in California who wrote to the Governor and urged him to veto the legislation. AMA […]
Continue readingAMA Media Update-Educating the Public About Safe Operations
-AMA President, Bob Brown As you know, there have been a number of news articles and broadcast stories that have reported on “irresponsible use of drones by hobbyists” and, most recently, the FAA’s data on “drone sightings near airplanes.” We are very concerned by these reports and are working on […]
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