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. […]
Continue readingUtah to consider flights over 400 feet as a misdemeanor
UPDATE 3/2/2017: Thanks to everyone’s efforts, an amendment was added to S.B. 111 clarifying that anyone who flies model aircraft for recreation must either comply with SB111 OR the Special Rule For Model Aircraft. The Special Rule For Model Aircraft, sometimes referred to as Section 336 or 14 CFR 101 […]
Continue reading2017 AMA Expo West AMA/FAA Panel Discussion
Watch the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ Rich Hanson and Chad Budreau sit down with Charles Raley, Senior Attorney for the FAA, to discuss the current regulations regarding UAS. The group covers topics such as airport notification, altitude restrictions, preemption, and more.
Continue readingProactively engaging local governments and stakeholders
The Academy of Model Aeronautics has a long history of safe and responsible model flying for the past eighty years. As many of you know, a number of states, communities, and parks have been introducing and passing legislation banning model aviation or placing unnecessary regulations on our hobby. In an […]
Continue readingHobbyists Exempt from Nevada UAS Tax
The Academy of Model Aeronautics would like to thank our members for helping communicate our opposition to the proposed UAS tax in Nevada. Due to our combined efforts, a hobbyist amendment has been created which will make all hobby aircraft exempt from this tax. In addition to our communications, several […]
Continue readingTemporary Flight Restrictions and NOTAMS
****NOTAM/TFRs can be found here**** By now we’re guessing most everyone has at least heard the term “TFR” and perhaps even been affected by one. A Temporary Flight Restriction is a type of Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the FAA that defines an area with restricted air travel due to a […]
Continue readingKeeping Oklahoma skies open to model aviation hobbyists
As the holidays approach, many people will be flying model aircraft, often referred to as “drones,” for the first time. Across the country, including in the Oklahoma Senate, legislators have been discussing new potential drone regulation around privacy and police enforcement issues. What many people don’t realize, however, is that […]
Continue readingGuidance for conducting modeling events at full scale airshows
Every other year the Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers club hosts the World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous at the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The event is held in conjunction with a full-scale gathering including period reenactors, vintage automobiles, and other war-era memorabilia and presentations. […]
Continue readingStay clear of Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts
Along with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is urging all model aircraft hobbyists to stay clear of Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts in areas affected by the storm, especially Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Any unauthorized drone or model aircraft operations that interfere […]
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