BOISE, IDAHO – After members of the public flying drones disrupted wildfire operations in southern California twice this week, federal, state, and local wildfire managers are again urging the public not to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), often referred to as “drones,” within or near wildfires to ensure firefighter safety […]
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AMA Members offered promotional discount for EAA AirVenture
Through our partnership with the EAA, all AMA members can purchase discount daily tickets to AirVenture July 20 – July 26, 2015. The AMA member cost for a daily ticket is $35, a savings of $7 off the regular price of $42. AMA discount tickets can be purchased online only through AirVenture. AMA members […]
Continue readingWant to fly drones? Learn the ropes before you take to the skies
Washington Examiner OPINION: TECHNOLOGY ANDY KANE Drones are a growing part of our lives — they’re on television and everywhere in the news. And on Sunday June 14, model aircraft enthusiasts from across the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metro area will gather at UAS Academy in Fairfax, Va., for RoboFest 2015. […]
Continue reading2015 Scholarship Winners Announced!
The AMA gives away thousands of dollars worth of the scholarship money every year to help members with their continued education. The deadline for application is February 1st. The 2015 AMA Scholarship winners and their awards are as follows: 1. Parker Tyson: $6,000 + $1,000 from Weak Signals = $7,000 […]
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Join AMA Hall of Fame Member Burt Rutan to inspire a new generation of air/space explorers
The Sky is Not the Limit! Help RutanRC with manufacturing costs to give flight to these SpaceShipOne and White Knight flying models
Continue readingBid Now in the Online Estate Auction!
Lance Schmid Auctions is having a multiple estate sale featuring numerous R/C planes, boats, accessories, and more! All of the R/C items are from the Ken Brieler Estate. The sale will be online through April 25, 2015. Items are currently up for pre-bid, so place your bids quickly in order […]
Continue readingThank you, Amica!
You may have seen Amica Mutual Insurance Company’s recent commercial on television that portrayed a small model aircraft flying into a car. The commercial raised concerns among our members and prompted many to contact the insurance carrier expressing their objections. AMA also sent the company a letter on behalf of […]
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Parks & Recreation: The Drones are Coming
2015-03-01, Feature, by Richard J. Dolesh Virtually anyone who has flown a quadcopter or other modern drone will say that they are a blast to fly. Drones combine the cool factor of impressive technology, the excitement of unmanned flight and the thrill of exploration, all in one amazingly simple and easy-to-operate […]
Continue readingNew York City Drone Film Festival
The New York City Drone Film Festival (NYCDFF) was held on Saturday, March 7, 2015. This is the world’s first film festival exclusively dedicated to drone cinematography. NYCDFF allows aerial filmmakers to showcase their work that is shot around the world. There is emphasis on flight technique, aesthetic beauty, and […]
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AMA EXPO SPEAKER SERIES: Jim Rice Whatever you fly, Wherever you fly, do it safely!
AMA EXPO Speaker Series presented by Nationwide Insurance Jim Rice Whatever you fly, Wherever you fly, do it safely! www.amaexpo.com
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