Since the repeal of Section 336 of the federal code, which protected model aircraft from new regulation, recreational flyers have had to absorb a number of changes. Flying clubs who have operated safely for years find that new restrictions based upon their location limit their activities: new proposals include required testing and other new processes. Now, a new threat to … [Read more...] about The Urgent New Issue Facing Recreational Flyers: A Conversation With the AMA’s Tyler Dobbs
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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 Clarifies FAA Guidance for Members: What to Expect Going Forward
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), as the largest advocacy group for recreational pilots of both drones and other model aircraft, has been working with the FAA to give recreational fliers a voice. In a recent letter to members, the AMA clarified the recent federal register notice announcing changes to regulations. The changes are a result of the repeal of Section 336, … [Read more...] about AMA Clarifies FAA Guidance for Members: What to Expect Going Forward
AMA and Consumer Technology Association Lead First Stakeholder Meeting on Recreational Drone Regs
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) have joined forces to take a leadership position on recreational drone regulations. Recently, the AMA spoke out against the concept of subjecting recreational and commercial drones to the same regulations. This week, the advocacy group met with representatives of the FAA and a number of … [Read more...] about AMA and Consumer Technology Association Lead First Stakeholder Meeting on Recreational Drone Regs
AMA: Model Aviation Presents No New Risk, Should Not be Subject to New Rules
It's a tough topic for the drone industry - should recreational flyers be held to the same rules that commercial pilots must follow? The Academy of Model Aircraft (AMA) doesn't think so. In comment to the "UAS Safe and Secure" Announced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) the AMA has released the following public statement. In case you missed it - this ANPRM was announced … [Read more...] about AMA: Model Aviation Presents No New Risk, Should Not be Subject to New Rules
