We have good news to share. Thursday, February 11, 2016 the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives passed the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, which preserves and strengthens the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. We would like to thank Rep. Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania, Chairman […]
Continue readingDrone Registration Scam Sites
As previously mentioned, shortly after the drone registration task force announced their recommendations to the FAA, fake registration websites began to appear. These sites are scamming model pilots to register in an attempt to steal personal and credit card information. Many of these fake sites look credible or appear to […]
Continue readingSafe Modeling Resumes in DC SFRA
We are pleased to announce that AMA members in the Washington, D.C. metro area can resume model aircraft activities inside the D.C. Special Flights Rule Area (SFRA). After weeks of working closely with the FAA to find a resolution, the 14 AMA-charted clubs in the DC metro area can now […]
Continue readingNew Draft of the FAA Reauthorization Bill
Rep. Bill Shuster, who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced a new draft of the FAA reauthorization bill, titled the “Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act.” This bill is critical to preserving our voluntary, community-based approach to the model aviation community across the country. While we are […]
Continue readingAMA on the Hill
January 27 and 28, a dozen AMA members, staffers, and executive councilmen descended upon DC. The visit granted the AMA the opportunity to meet directly with members of Congress and their staff to advocate on behalf of our members for the protection and enhancement of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft. […]
Continue readingFAA Advocacy Meeting January 15 and 16
While the AMA continues to address registration legally and through Congress, members are being asked to register with the FAA. Pilots do not register their aircraft, they register as a pilot and place their registration number in all of their aircraft. For decades, the AMA has had a tremendous safety […]
Continue readingAdvocacy Updates with UAS Registration
As you know, we have been working with our legal counsel and the FAA to find a solution for our members on the registration rule. To date, FAA has agreed in principle to several proposed initiatives that will help ease this process for our members. Specifically, they are: AMA and […]
Continue readingUpdate – UAS Registration Frequently Asked Questions
Please note this is changing daily. Last updated: February 4, 2016. Download a PDF of the FAQs here. Please note, the PDF may not reflect all the changes and updates on this webpage. Q: How do I register? A: You can register at https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/. Q: Do I have to register every […]
Continue readingAMA Finding A Solution for Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) in the D.C. Area
Recently, the FAA more than doubled the airspace around Washington, D.C., that it considers a ‘no drone zone.’ In 2009, the FAA expressly prohibited model aircraft operations in the D.C. Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ), shutting down three AMA-chartered clubs and eliminating all model aircraft activity in the nation’s capital. The […]
Continue readingGuidance on Submitting Comments to the FAA’s Interim Rule on UAS Registration
AMA is fully considering all possible legal and political options for alleviating this unnecessary regulatory burden on our members. In the meantime, you can help by making your voice heard with the FAA. Specifically we are asking all AMA members to submit comments on the FAA’s interim rule on registration. […]
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