The AMA Government Relations team has been working hard this summer in Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. to represent and protect modelers. We are writing to give you an update on our efforts for the second quarter of 2017. Federal Government Relations By September 30, Congress is tasked to […]
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Government Relations Update, August 4, 2017
We would like to share with you another update on our government relations efforts in Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. As you know, we have been working tirelessly with Congress to preserve and strengthen the Special Rule for Model Aircraft and to affirm the importance of the community-based model […]
Continue readingGovernment Relations Update, July 21, 2017
This week the AMA Government Relations team was busy once again fighting to protect our hobby in Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. AMA President Rich Hanson and our Director of Government Relations, Chad Budreau, spent the week working with the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) on UAS implementation and law […]
Continue readingFAA Registration Deletion and Refund
We wanted to make you aware of an opportunity to receive a refund for your FAA registration fee and to have your information deleted from the FAA’s database. As you may know, a federal court of appeals struck down the FAA’s registration requirement for recreational model aircraft in May. More […]
Continue readingNew Florida Law Prohibits Local Governments from Regulating UAS.
We wanted to share some good news about a new Florida law that went into effect on July 1, 2017, the “Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act.” The state law prohibits local governments from regulating drone and model aircraft operations in Florida, protecting those flying safely and within the bounds of the […]
Continue readingSpecial Rule for Model Aircraft Looks Favorable in the House, Waiting on Senate.
As you may know, both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are in the process of revising their own versions of legislation, known as FAA reauthorization, which includes the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. The Special Rule for Model Aircraft allows community-based organizations like the AMA to continue managing our community of hobbyists without […]
Continue readingFAA Registration Requirement Struck Down
On Friday, May 19 the federal appeals court struck down the FAA’s registration requirement for recreational model aircraft. You can read the opinion here. The Court ruling is effective immediately. As such, if you have not registered with the FAA, you are no longer required under the law to do so. […]
Continue readingAs drone sales soar, vast majority of reports remain simple sightings
AMA’s analysis also finds that some sightings appear to be users flying appropriately; “drone” continues to be a catch-all term for any object in the sky A new analysis released today by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) reviews the 1,270 new unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) sightings reported by the […]
Continue readingOklahoma bills run afoul
Oklahoma is pushing through three bills with restrictions on model aviation. While these bills may be well intended, they are problematic and need removed or amended. With your help, we are hopeful Oklahoma legislators will work with groups like AMA to find better solutions to protect everyone’s interests. SB 660 […]
Continue readingWashington State UAS Bill 1049 Stalled in the House
We are excited to share good news from the state of Washington. AMA confirmed that House Bill 1049, which would have imposed new burdensome registration requirements, is unlikely to move forward this year. As it was written, this proposed legislation would have imposed unnecessary regulation on the operation of UAS. […]
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