AMA has asked the community to help make public comments on two Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposals which can be found below. Though we have provided templates for public use, we are publishing our own comments to the FCC here for reference and transparency. AMA Blog covering Docket 21-232: AMA […]
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Comments Requested: Two FCC Proceedings Could Affect Model Aviation
AMA is urging members to submit comments in two Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proceedings that could affect recreational model aviation: ET Docket No. 21-232 and PS Docket No. 26-189. Each proceeding addresses a separate proposal and requires its own comment. AMA previously asked members to comment on Docket No. 26-189, […]
Continue readingFCC Publishes Actions on C-UAS Measures
On July 2, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a series of actions on behalf of US security agencies which implement portions of the SAFER SKIES Act. This legislation was enacted earlier this year and expands certain counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) authorities for qualified state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) […]
Continue readingTemporary Flight Restrictions – FIFA World Cup
On Thursday, May 28, the FAA released a statement detailing upcoming Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) associated with the FIFA World Cup. These TFRs will be centered on major sporting stadiums in host cities and will generally extend one mile from the venue. Recreational flight operations within these areas will be prohibited unless operators have […]
Continue readingFCC Decision Update – DA 26-22
On January 7, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) released Disciplenary Action (DA) 26-22, which removes certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS critical components from the FCC’s Covered List of technologies banned for import and use. This comes after the FCC’s decision on December 21, 2025, which placed the entire […]
Continue readingAMA Advocacy in Action: H.R. 6460
AMA is excited to share the introduction of a new bill which represents the efforts on AMA’s part to continue delivering greater flexibility and tangible improvements for our community. As members may recall, AMA secured higher altitude ceilings for AMA club fields in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace in April 2025 […]
Continue readingFAA Publication on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations
On August 5, 2025, the FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the subject of beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations. BVLOS flights allow a pilot to operate a model beyond the range where the model could be observed and piloted safely with the naked eye through the aid […]
Continue readingAddressing Executive Orders on UAS June 9, 2025
On Friday, June 6, the White House released two executive orders concerning Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The first executive order focuses on UAS integration into the National Airspace System and investigating security measures to protect critical infrastructure. The second executive order takes steps to accelerate the commercialization of US drone […]
Continue readingNational Altitude Authorization Briefing
AMA Members, If you fly at an AMA field that’s part of the national altitude extension in Class G airspace released in April of 2025, there are important rules you need to follow—especially when flying above 400 feet. These guidelines help our fields continue operating safely and legally under the […]
Continue readingFAQ For National Class G 7711
Updated June 20261) Does this apply to my club site?District leadership has been provided with copies of all authorized sites, but members can also view the approved locations at the bottom of this page. This document is already embedded in the Authorization PDF provided to club officers, but can be […]
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