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AMA IN ACTION Advocating for Members

Welcome to the Academy of Model Aeronautics' Advocacy Blog. As the FAA looks to regulate the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) and as Congress and state legislatures consider legislation with potential impact on the hobby, this site will keep you informed of the latest news, events and industry updates, and serves as an outlet to let your voice be heard by AMA and key officials nationwide.

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AMA Signs MOU with AFJROTC

  • AFJROTC
  • Airspace
February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 hollys

On December 23, 2020, AMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC). The MOU outlines several collaborative efforts between AMA and the AFJROTC involving youth programs and curriculum. AMA has previously worked with the AFJROTC and is happy to build upon […]

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2021 Government Advocacy Updates

  • DOT
  • FAA
  • Remote ID
January 27, 2021 hollys

On November 13, 2020, AMA reported that Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57C was under review for final sign-off by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Because of required revisions and reviews, AC 91-57C is likely delayed until President Biden fills key agency positions within the FAA and the Department of […]

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AMA Receives Indiana Society of Association Executives STAR Award

  • Uncategorized
January 21, 2021 AMA staff

The Academy of Model Aeronautics was selected as the recipient for the 2020 Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE) Outstanding Government Affairs Program STAR Award for our work on Remote ID. AMA is honored to have received this award and be recognized for the effort put into helping shape the […]

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OMB Releases Remote ID Meeting Summaries

  • Uncategorized
January 20, 2021January 21, 2021 chrystal

On October 22, 2020, AMA staff met with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss concerns with the FAA’s proposed rule on Remote ID. At that time, the proposed rule was with the OMB, typically the last step before a final rule is published. The summary of this […]

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2020 Government Affairs Report

  • Congress
  • Remote ID
  • Stakeholder
January 18, 2021 hollys

In 2020, the Government Affairs team continued working to promote, protect, and preserve model aviation. AMA worked closely with the FAA, Congress, security agencies, and industry stakeholders to obtain letters of agreement for AMA club flying sites, to help shape the FAA Remote ID Final Rule, and to create the […]

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AMA Welcomes New Members of the Drone Advisory Committee

  • Uncategorized
January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 hollys

AMA has been honored to be a member of the FAA Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) and welcomes the DAC’s new members. Over the past four years, AMA was successful in advising the DAC on several matters of importance including controlled airspace approvals, Remote ID, waiver processes, and promoting a safe […]

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Educational UAS Protections Become Law

  • Uncategorized
January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 AMA staff

The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021 has become law. Although the bill originally passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early December, President Trump vetoed the bill on December 23, 2020. This resulted in a rare New Year’s Day vote by the Senate of […]

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Summary of FAA’s Final Rule on Remote ID

  • FAA
  • Registration
  • Remote ID
  • Uncategorized
January 1, 2021January 26, 2021 AMA staff

The Final Rule for Remote ID of Unmanned Aircraft was released on December 28, 2020 and published on January 15, 2021. There are three ways to comply with the new rule: Standard Remote ID ○      Broadcast equipment must be built into your Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) by the manufacturer.○      Your […]

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Office of Management and Budget Concludes Review of Remote ID

  • DOT
  • FAA
  • Remote ID
  • sUAS
  • Uncategorized
December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 AMA staff

According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website, the agency has concluded its review of the Final Rule on Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.  This means that we are likely to see the rule published in its entirety soon.  Once published, AMA will read and interpret what […]

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FAA Registration Renewal Process

  • FAA
  • Member Questions
  • Registration
December 16, 2020December 18, 2020 hollys

Currently, FAA registrations are good for three years. To check your expiration date and renew your registration, if needed, follow the detailed steps below, or follow along to a video walkthrough by clicking here. Step 1. Go to faadronezone.faa.gov. This is the only website that is legitimate. All other FAA […]

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