H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, became Public Law No. 115- 254 on October 5, 2018. The FAA Reauthorization Act repealed Section 336, which protected recreational drones from new regulations. An aeronautical knowledge test and new requirements are in store for hobby flyers - but when will these changes be enacted? This article is merely for educational … [Read more...] about When Do Things Change for Recreational Operators? The FAA Reauthorization Timeline
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Hobbyist View: Special Rule 336 Repealed – What’s Next for the Hobbyist Community
Facing New Regulation and Lots of Uncertainty, Hobby Groups and Pilots React The following is a guest post from John Saginario: FPV flyer, writer and host of the Wild Flyers podcast. A week ago, hobbyist pilots from around the world descended on Barnwell, South Carolina for a first-of-its-kind event. Hundreds of people packed the grounds of a former nuclear fueling plant … [Read more...] about Hobbyist View: Special Rule 336 Repealed – What’s Next for the Hobbyist Community
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 The Academy of Model Aeronautics was vocal in their opposition to the section of the Act which repealed Section 336, which provided protections from new regulation for recreational flyers.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
The Votes are In: 10 Women to Watch in the Drone Industry
The following is a guest post by talented Part 107 Pilot and author, Kara Murphy. 4th Annual Women in Drones Luncheon Recognizes 10 Women to Watch InterDrone Expo, in partnership with Women And Drones plus Sundance Media Group, hosted the 4th annual Women in Drones Luncheon on Thursday, September 6th at the Rio. Over 200 conference attendees packed the room as Sharon … [Read more...] about The Votes are In: 10 Women to Watch in the Drone Industry
The End of Special Rule 336: The Future of the Hobby Is Up in the Air
As the Government and Commercial Interests Push for New Regulations, Hobbyists Are Fighting Back. The following is a guest post from John Saginario: FPV flyer, writer and host of the Wild Flyers podcast. We’re just days away from the Federal Aviation Administration’s September 30th deadline for reauthorization, when the agency’s authority officially expires. Congress … [Read more...] about The End of Special Rule 336: The Future of the Hobby Is Up in the Air
