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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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House Passes Bill Avoiding Government Shutdown

  • Congress
  • FAA
October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Holly Silvers

On September 30, 2023, the House of Representatives passed HB 335-91, which funds the government for 45 more days. The signing of this bill effectively prevents a government shutdown until November 17, 2023. The bill also extends the FAA’s authorities for another three months, or until December 31, 2023. The […]

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FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months

  • FAA
  • Remote ID
September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Holly Silvers

As AMA anticipated, the FAA has announced they are extending the Remote ID enforcement date by six months. Radio Controlled Operators now have until March 16, 2024 before they will have to comply with the rule. This extension provides the FAA more time to approve FRIA applications and manufacturers the […]

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FRIA and Remote ID Update

  • Clubs
  • FRIA
  • Member Questions
August 29, 2023August 30, 2023 Holly Silvers

Although the deadline to comply with Remote ID requirements is just days away, there are still hundreds of FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) applications waiting to be reviewed by the FAA and broadcast modules are backordered and overpriced. This leaves AMA members and hobbyists across the country wondering, “How exactly am […]

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FAA Reauthorization – What Does It Mean?

  • 400 Foot
  • CBO
  • Congress
  • FAA
June 26, 2023September 19, 2023 Holly Silvers

As we move closer to a new FAA Reauthorization bill, many hobbyists are left wondering what this means for model aircraft operations. Congress authorizes the FAA to create rules, fund and develop initiatives, and implement specific programs. This authorization expires every one to five years and requires Congress to reauthorize […]

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Stand Up for Model Aviation!

  • 400 Foot
  • CBO
  • Congress
  • Drone
  • FAA
June 21, 2023June 22, 2023 AMA staff

Recently the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate both released their draft versions of FAA Reauthorization. In these bills, AMA was successful in securing higher altitudes in uncontrolled airspace, clarifying large model aircraft operations, and providing additional protections for educational UAS operations. However, AMA’s work isn’t done. […]

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Congress Releases Draft UAS Legislation

  • Uncategorized
June 12, 2023June 13, 2023 Chrystal Pearson

Both the House (bill text) and Senate (bill text) have officially released their 2023 FAA Reauthorization bills. Both bills provide solutions to some of the issues that our recreational community currently faces, which are outlined below; however, we will continue to work with members of Congress on amendments that would […]

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AMA Invited to UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee

  • FAA
  • UAS
May 1, 2023May 5, 2023 Holly Silvers

AMA is honored to have been invited and accepted an invitation to be part of the FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). As a member of the ARC, AMA will help make recommendations to the FAA on how to best integrate counter-UAS technologies across the United States […]

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Government Team Back on Capitol Hill

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April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 Chrystal Pearson

The AMA Government Affairs team recently spent a week in Washington, D.C., having congressional meetings to discuss 2023 FAA Reauthorization. While on Capitol Hill, the team had the opportunity to sit down with Congressman Rudy Yakym, the Vice Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee. The Congressman is an avid supporter […]

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Drone Safety Day Events

  • Drone
April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Holly Silvers

On April 29, 2023, explore drone safety events in the community and industry during the fifth consecutive Drone Safety Day! Launched in 2019, Drone Safety Day is an annual campaign dedicated to increasing awareness on the importance of practicing safe drone operations. Your passion for ensuring that drone operators can […]

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Resources for Sanctioned Event Waivers

  • NOTAM
  • Sanctioned Events
April 6, 2023March 20, 2024 Holly Silvers

In March, the FAA finalized a process for AMA sanctioned events in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace to receive higher altitudes up to 700 or 1,200 feet above ground level (AGL). To receive a higher altitude for a sanctioned event, AMA contest directors and event managers will need to submit for […]

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