The Academy of Model Aircraft (AMA), representing a large community of drone operators, has issued a statement on the recently released National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on the collision between a civilian (DJI Phantom) and a Black Hawk helicopter near Staten Island, New York this September. The report - and the blame, in this case - is clear. The drone … [Read more...] about AMA Releases Statement on Drone Collision Report
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AMA Gets in on Commercial Drone Insurance Market
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has announced a partnership deal with Harry A. Koch Insurers to offer commercial drone insurance to members. "The Academy of Model Aeronautics is now serving the commercial drone community and pilots by offering membership benefits for those who fly for business," says the AMA announcement. "Now AMA members can purchase commercial drone … [Read more...] about AMA Gets in on Commercial Drone Insurance Market
Federal Appeals Court Finds Drone Registration Unlawful for Model Aircraft
Updated 3:18PM EDT - In a stunning defeat for the FAA, a federal appeals court has deemed the FAA's drone registration program unlawful as it applies to model aircraft. (The ruling does not impact Part 107, or registration for commercial drones.) The ruling is the result of a case brought by John Taylor, a recreational drone operator and attorney from Maryland vs. FAA Chief … [Read more...] about Federal Appeals Court Finds Drone Registration Unlawful for Model Aircraft
DJI and AMA Partner to Improve Education, Outreach and Reputation of Drone Industry
Consumer drone giant DJI and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have joined forces to launch a program that will promote safe and responsible drone operations. The aim of this new partnership is to encourage responsible flying, train public safety officers to use drones effectively and raise awareness of the good that aerial technology can do. At a time when drones … [Read more...] about DJI and AMA Partner to Improve Education, Outreach and Reputation of Drone Industry
Recreational Drones are Left Out of Amazon’s New Plan
News and Commentary. Recreational drones - once the darling of drone headlines and drone manufacturers alike - may be taking a backseat to the commercial drone industry. When Paul Misener, vice president for global innovation policy and communications for Amazon, gave a keynote address at the InterDrone 2016 conference in Las Vegas yesterday he spoke about the company's … [Read more...] about Recreational Drones are Left Out of Amazon’s New Plan
