The AMA Government Affairs team has been working with clubs that are in controlled airspace to secure Letters of Agreement (LOA) for their flying sites. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 requires all flying sites within controlled airspace to have a LOA with air traffic control (ATC) facilities. Throughout the past year, AMA has been working with a team within the […]
Continue readingAMA Government Affairs Update 5/22/2020
The AMA Government Affairs team continues to work with Congress and the FAA despite the ongoing pandemic.We have been able to conduct telephone meetings and participate in virtual video conferencing in order to continue our efforts to advocate for the hobby. In the past few weeks, we have seen developments […]
Continue readingAMA Podcast Ep 34 – Government Affairs update with Tyler Dobbs
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 […]
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