Join the AMA in support of EAA’s efforts to oppose the FAA’s decision to charge EAA for air traffic services during AirVenture. This policy will impact similar events around the country as well. By threatening to deny air traffic services to the busiest airport in the world without a hefty bill, […]
Continue readingTexas, Tennessee and Illinois Pass State ‘Drone’ Legislation
As the legislative season for most states winds to a close, Texas, Tennessee and Illinois passed new state legislation aimed at restricting the use of unmanned aircraft (‘drones’) within their respective states. On May 28th, the Texas State Legislature passed and sent to the Governor House Bill 912 which makes […]
Continue readingDr Nowitall 4: The Constitutionality of Toys
Young modeler Dakota Peak has recently developed a video about the recent controversy with drones. His entertaining video, featuring fictional character Dr. Nowitall is part of series created by Dakota. His video, entitled “Dr. Nowitall 4: Constitutionality of Toys,” describes how military drones could negatively affect the use of recreational […]
Continue readingAMA Club takes advantage of good public relations
Below is a great example of how a club creates a positive public relations moment. UPDATED LINK: https://www.wlos.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wmya_vid_11766.shtml
Continue readingWorld’s smallest flying robot takes off
Scientists in the US have created a robot the size of a fly that is able to perform the agile maneuvers of the ubiquitous insects Dr Kevin Ma from Harvard University and his team, led by Dr Robert Wood, say they have made the world’s smallest flying robot. It also […]
Continue readingWill Bureaucracy Keep The U.S. Drone Industry Grounded?
As reported by National Public Radio… “Americans are suspicious of drones. Reports of the unmanned aerial vehicles’ use in war zones have raised concerns about what they might do here at home. For instance, in Seattle earlier this year, a public outcry forced the police department to abandon plans for […]
Continue readingAMA Member Chris Sallis Developing Innovative UAS Solutions
UAH Students’ Octocopter An Aerial Option For Storm Surveys “The perspective gained with aerial surveillance has become an integral part of weather service analysis after the storm. ‘Especially when we’re dealing with larger tornadoes, more violent tornadoes with longer tracks because it gives us a bigger, a better perspective of the […]
Continue readingADS-B based Sense & Avoid comes one step closer to Reality
Navy Funded, ADS-B based Autonomous, Sense and Avoid-With Pilot Overide Successfully Demonstrated… Two Navy Tiger Shark UAS, with Piccolo autopilots, and AWSAS R3’s All Weather Sense and Avoid System, successfully conducted autonomous avoidance maneuvers over five days. The tests also demonstrate AWSAS as “middle ware” using different airframes, autopilots and […]
Continue readingAMA Hosts UAS Discussion
AMA engaging with communities about responsible and safe UAS practices On April 25, 2013 AMA facilitated a meeting with the Ball State University (BSU) Department of Journalism and the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA). The meeting was focused on the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into journalism curriculum […]
Continue readingModel aviation receives legislative support at state level
AMA PRESS RELEASE State-level legislation being considered in more than 30 states has the potential to negatively impact and curtail a recreational activity that has existed harmoniously in our communities for more than a hundred years. Legislation aimed at restricting the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to protect privacy […]
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