Government Affairs director Tyler Dobbs joins the show to update us on the latest regulation information, including the Remote ID RFI press release that was sent out this week, as well as a new ally on the regulatory front.
Continue readingTechnology Partners for Remote ID Development Announced
On May 8, the FAA sent an email to clarify their recent press release regarding the development of a Remote ID Cohort. Their original email led to confusion among the model aviation community as to what the development of the Cohort meant for the proposed Remote ID rule. The FAA […]
Continue readingAMA Government Affairs Update 4/1/2020
Due to COVID-19, the Government Affairs team is working remotely to continue our advocacy efforts. The safety of our staff, members, and community is AMA’s top priority and unfortunately, COVID-19 has affected certain ongoing projects. The FAA has temporarily put Safety Risk Management (SRM) panels on hold until further notice. […]
Continue readingFAA Extends Recreational UAS Registration
On March 13, 2020 you may have received an email from the FAA about extending your UAS registration. What does this mean for our members? • For most members, your FAA registration expiration date has been extended to December 12, 2020. • While your registration number hasn’t changed, you will […]
Continue readingAMA Government Affairs Update 3/10/20
The government affairs team spent the week of March 2 in Washington, DC, visiting congressional offices and attending meetings regarding remote ID and altitude restrictions. Overall, the congressional offices were receptive to AMA’s concerns, and a number of offices will be sending inquires to address those concerns with the FAA. We […]
Continue readingTyler Dobbs Live From DC
The comment period for the FAA’s proposed rule on remote ID has officially closed. AMA’s government affairs team is currently in Washington, DC to attend congressional and industry meetings.
Continue readingRemote ID Comment Period Has Ended. Now What?
The official comment period for the FAA’s proposed rule on remote ID has closed and we want to provide an update. First – and most importantly – thank you for your unending support for model aviation and commitment to advocating on behalf of our beloved hobby. Your comments make a […]
Continue readingAMA Submits Official Comments on Remote ID Proposal
AMA has officially submitted its comments on the FAA’s Remote ID proposal, docket ID FAA-2019-1100. The official comment outlines AMA’s concerns with the proposal and gives attainable solutions. AMA understands and supports the overall goal of the NPRM, however, the proposed rule fails to take into account traditional model aircraft […]
Continue readingNeed help submitting your comment? Follow this step-by-step process.
David McCormick of Dave’s R/C Electronics is a member of the AMA Coalition. David has created a step-by-step process to assist in submitting comments to the NPRM, which he is sharing with all modelers on his company website. You can also read his suggestions below. Thank you, David, for creating […]
Continue readingModel Aviation Enthusiasts Advocate Against Remote ID
Thank you to everyone who has stood up for the preservation of model aviation by providing comments on the FAA’s Proposed Rule for Remote ID. Every comment matters! We also express extreme gratitude to everyone who has gone above and beyond to comment multiple times, encourage friends and family to comment, and even produce media content explaining just how […]
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