An FAA video for new drone pilots (watch below!) has valuable information about the basic rules. If you're getting - or giving - a drone for the holidays, watch this first. (Written summary below video link: for more information, be sure to visit the FAA UAS page.) For the last several years, drones have been among the most popular holiday gifts. This causes a lot of … [Read more...] about FAA Video for New Drone Pilots: Watch This Before Flying Your Holiday Drone!
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DRONELIFE Exclusive: AMA’s Tyler Dobbs on RID and Recreational Drones, “No Viable Options”
The FAA's proposal for Remote ID for drones appears problematic for the recreational drone community. Tyler Dobbs, the AMA's Director of Government Affairs, says the proposal leaves "no viable options" for hobby flyers. Dobbs says that without changes, the current proposal will not only force law abiding flyers out of the hobby, but cause a massive problem with general … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: AMA’s Tyler Dobbs on RID and Recreational Drones, “No Viable Options”
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”
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 Issues Statement on FAA Reauthorization: A “New Chapter” for the Organization
The AMA is putting the best face possible on the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The Academy of Model Aeronautics was vocal in their opposition to the section of the Act which repealed Section 336, which provided protections from new regulation for recreational flyers. While the AMA has worked hard to educate and promote safety for the hobby, recreational … [Read more...] about AMA Issues Statement on FAA Reauthorization: A “New Chapter” for the Organization
