AMA IN ACTION Advocating for Members

On Wednesday, 4/23, the North Carolina House Committee on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) released its report and recommendations for new legislation governing the use of UAS within the state. The proposed legislation restricts the government use of UAS and the use of unmanned aircraft in conducting surveillance and capturing images […]

The Roswell Flight Test Crew has teamed up with the Cascade Chapter of AUVSI in presenting “Drone Prize 2014“. Use your hobby, your small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS)… your ‘Drone’ in serving your community and Win! Use the UAS aerial perspective to serve the greater good. Fly your sUAS with a civic […]

In an article reported by Larry Pynn of The Vancouver Sun… Transport Canada and RCMP investigate ‘unmanned air vehicle’ close to commercial flights Transport Canada and the RCMP are investigating videos posted on YouTube showing an “unmanned air vehicle” flying near Vancouver International Airport (less than 1.5 miles from the […]

In a letter to FAA Acting Chief Council Marc L. Warren, Texas EquuSearch (TES) of Dickinson, TX requested the agency to reverse its directive ordering the organization to cease its use of radio-controlled unmanned aircraft in their volunteer search & rescue operations. (See the update below… April 21, In the […]

As reported by the Dayton Daily News… MOOREFIELD TWP, Clark County — A Clark County man flying a drone was arrested Saturday for allegedly hindering the landing of a medical helicopter for a serious accident. Kele M. Stanley, 31, of Moorefield Twp. was arrested Saturday, April 12th, on suspicion of obstructing […]

The short answer—yes. Operating recreational unmanned aircraft (model aircraft) using First-Person View (FPV) is legal. The more relevant question may be, “Will it remain legal?” Currently there are no laws or regulations prohibiting the operation of model aircraft using FPV technology, however, in light of some of the anomalous activity […]

Aerial acquisition is not only growing in popularity amongst broadcast, commercial and theatrical production, but also in the world of sports and science. The flexibility of mulitrotors and similar aircraft are allowing for a new perspective from events and nature that was not easily attained in the past. Capturing a […]

As reported by Joan Lowy of The Associated Press… U.S. lags as commercial drones take off around the globe FAA officials say rules to address the special safety challenges associated with unmanned aircraft need to be in place before they can share the sky with manned aircraft. Read the complete […]