New Legislation Expands Recreational Drone Access and Empowers Educational Use by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb The recent passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act through the US Senate Committee included some big news for recreational drone operators, with the Academy of Model Aeronautics announcing that their proposed amendments had been included in the final … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization Act Enhances Recreational Drone Operations: Key Amendments and Impacts for Flyers and Educators
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Drones in Education: AMA Thanks Senators for Supporting Educational Programs
Two U.S. Senators have successfully sponsored an amendment to Section 349 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, a change which eases the way for drones in education. The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has issued a statement thanking Senator Doug Jones of Alabama and Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska for their support of the industry. Recreational and educational flight … [Read more...] about Drones in Education: AMA Thanks Senators for Supporting Educational Programs
FAA Grounds AMA Event: “No Pathway for Recreational Operators”
The AMA was denied permission to hold their annual night flying event at the AMA Expo West this year - and members are asking why. The Academy of Model Aeronautics - the AMA - held the AMA Expo at the Fairplex Exposition Complex in Pomona, CA earlier this month. With a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, the 3-day, family event is designed to showcase new advances in … [Read more...] about FAA Grounds AMA Event: “No Pathway for Recreational Operators”
DRONELIFE Exclusive: The AMA Speaks Out About New Drone Regulations and Reaching Reasonable Compromise
The Academy of Model Aeronautics, the largest and most powerful community-based organization (CBO) advocating for recreational flyers, is fielding a lot of calls these days. Since the FAA announced the enactment of new rules resulting from the repeal of Section 336, there's been a lot of confusion, misinformation, and argument in the drone community over what the new rules … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: The AMA Speaks Out About New Drone Regulations and Reaching Reasonable Compromise
AMA Asks Public “Not to Jump to Conclusions” About Helicopter Crash
The crash landing of a Robinson Helicopter R22 in South Carolina last week, reportedly caused by interference with a drone, has prompted the AMA to issue an official statement asking the public not to jump to conclusions about the accident. There were no injuries during the incident, which involved a student pilot and an instructor. The pilot and instructor told … [Read more...] about AMA Asks Public “Not to Jump to Conclusions” About Helicopter Crash
