As reported by Joan Lowy of The Associated Press… U.S. lags as commercial drones take off around the globe FAA officials say rules to address the special safety challenges associated with unmanned aircraft need to be in place before they can share the sky with manned aircraft. Read the complete […]
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Press Release – FAA Statement (FAA v. Pirker)
FAA Press Release March 7, 2014 Contact: Kristie M. Greco Phone: (202) 267-3883 WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Federal Aviation Administration today issued a notice appealing a decision by an NTSB Administrative Law Judge in the civil penalty case, Huerta v. Pirker. “The FAA is appealing the decision of an NTSB Administrative Law […]
Continue readingAMA releases statement: NTSB ruling – FAA v. Pirker
M U N C I E, IN March 7, 2014 –Bob Brown, president of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, released the following statement in response to the National Transportation Safety Board’s Administrative Law Judge’s decision to uphold the motion to dismiss in the FAA v. Pirker Order of Assessment case. “We […]
Continue readingNTSB judge rules FAA ban on commercial UAS/Drones unenforceable
Quad copter flown at the International Consumer Electronics Show, 1/8/2014 (AP Photo/Jae C Hong) In a ruling late Thursday, 3/6, NTSB Administrative Law Judge Patrick Geraghty ruled that the FAA policy banning the commercial operation of unmanned aircraft is “non-binding”, hence unenforceable. The judge found that the policy wasn’t written […]
Continue readingExpert Panel Discusses National Airspace Issues at AMA EXPO
AMA conducted a panel discussion at the AMA Expo in January 2014 that focused on operations, including FPV and semi-autonomous flight, in the National Airspace System. Moderated by AMA President Bob Brown, the panel included Jim Williams, Executive Manager of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, Michael Tuscano, CEO […]
Continue readingUAS in the NAS to be phased in gradually
Wednesday, 2/5, the House Transportation subcommittee on aviation was told that the Federal Aviation Administration won’t meet its 2015 deadline for having ‘drones’ fly safely in the same space as commercial jets. Significant “technological barriers” such as the ability for unmanned aircraft to ‘sense and avoid’ other aircraft were cited as the […]
Continue readingPrivacy concerns drive new State legislation
AMA members mobilize as states consider new ‘anti-drone’ legislation… As the 2014 legislative season ramps up, concerns over potential invasion of privacy and governmental intrusion are driving many states to consider new legislation aimed at restricting the use of unmanned aircraft. Most of the bills being introduced focus on law […]
Continue readingTune in Tuesday… RC Radio Network
Tune in Tuesday, February 4th at 8:30 pm EST… This week’s show will feature AMA Government and Regulatory Affairs Representative Rich Hanson in an exclusive interview. Rich will discuss the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the AMA and the Federal Aviation Administration at AMA Expo 2014, and the […]
Continue readingFAA Grounds Beer Drone
After its promotional video went viral, Lakemaid Beer was ordered to Cease & Desist New York Daily News reports… Read more… FAA slaps down beer-delivering drone after YouTube video goes viral FAA grounds brewery’s beer-delivering drone (FoxNews.com) View the promo video… Rich Hanson AMA Government and Regulatory Affairs
Continue readingAMA/FAA sign memorandum of understanding
AMA recognized as the focal point for aero-modeling On Saturday, January 11th, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) entered into an agreement establishing the platform upon which the AMA and the FAA will jointly work to ensure the continued safe operation of model aircraft […]
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