The Academy of Model Aeronautics is excited to announce that Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, will serve as the title sponsor for the 2022 Uncrewed Aircraft System for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (UAS4STEM) competition. Founded with the mission of making the world […]
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Spring break fun at home with model aviation!
Spring! The weather is getting a little warmer. The birds are singing. Plants are starting to emerge from their winter slumber. If you have school-aged kids in your life, it also means two magical words: spring break. Yes, those children are going to be home from school FOR A WHOLE […]
Continue readingTaking Flight: model aviation events can engage your community
Hosting a model aviation event can be a fantastic way for AMA members to connect with your local community and share the fun of the hobby with newcomers. This month, we’d like to highlight an upcoming AMA-sanctioned event that also aims to showcase the educational value of model aviation in […]
Continue readingAMA SIG U.S. Drone Soccer Announces National Launch of Student Leagues
U.S. Drone Soccer has recently been officially recognized as an AMA Special Interest Group. This SIG has a strong focus on youth education and announced, this month, the national launch of student leagues in Colorado, New York and Ohio. What exactly is Drone Soccer? The mission of U.S. Drone Soccer […]
Continue readingRegistration open for UAS4STEM 2022 season
The Academy of Model Aeronautics is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 2022 UAS4STEM competition. What is UAS4STEM? UAS4STEM is a team challenge designed for students to learn, practice, and demonstrate professional unmanned aircraft system (UAS) knowledge, mission planning, flight skills, data collection, analysis, and safety practices […]
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