Protecting your freedom to fly model aircraft is the foundation of our government advocacy efforts. We work with legislators at the local, state, and federal levels and engage with the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Homeland Security so your voice will be heard and acted upon.
AMA is committed to educating newcomers and the safe operation of model aircraft. Because of our work representing this mission on Capitol Hill, Congress has recognized the efficacy of community-based organizations (CBOs) and our National Model Aviation Safety Program in legislation. AMA was named the first FAA-recognized CBO in the country, validating our Safety Programming as an authorized means of operating recreational, unmanned aircraft in the national airspace.
Our hobby has faced many challenges throughout the years as we address an increase in government intervention and proposed regulations. The government team has fought back on these challenges, working diligently on behalf of AMA members to secure airspace authorizations for operations in controlled airspace, higher operating altitudes for sanctioned events and sites in controlled airspace, and protections for educational operations of model aircraft.
Your membership helps support AMA’s government advocacy work, including AMA’s legal team and lobbying effort. We know that the entire aeromodeling community benefits when we speak with one voice. Stay informed about AMA’s government advocacy efforts by visiting modelaircraft.org/gov.
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