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, […]
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On August 13, 2026, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposing new import tariffs on UAS and core UAS components following a Department of Commerce investigation into domestic supply chain security. Dates & Potential Impact As written, the action establishes new ad valorem tariffs across completed aircraft as […]
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