The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual safety awareness campaign, Drone Safety Day, will take place on April 25, 2026. This annual outreach initiative focuses on promoting safe and responsible operation of unmanned aircraft and increasing public awareness of airspace rules. The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has supported these safe […]
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U.S. Senate Tribute to Rich Hanson
In honor of the retirement of AMA’s former president, Rich Hanson, in November 2025, Senator Todd Young (IN) entered a tribute into the record of the United States Senate. Senator Young has long been a supporter and advocate for AMA since Rich began our current advocacy efforts on behalf of the AMA community. We would like to extend […]
Continue readingTemporary Flight Restrictions Issued for UAS Activity in Areas of New Jersey & New York
MUNCIE, IN – 12/20/2024 – In response to recent reports of drone sightings, multiple small Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) have been issued over critical infrastructures in the states of New Jersey and New York, which temporarily prohibit Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations at or below 400 feet within the TFR’s radius […]
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