As the deadline for FAA Reauthorization approaches - a deadline which looks increasingly unlikely to be met - the AMA is asking members to weigh in on Section 336 and remote ID and tracking requirements for drones. In a video posted on the AMA's Governement Relations blog, Interim Executive Director Chad Budreau explains that protection for model aircraft is in question: and … [Read more...] about FAA Reauthorization: AMA Asks Members to Support Section 336 and Fight for “Reasonable Approach” to Drone Tracking and ID
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Hobby Flying is at a Crossroads
The following is a guest post from John Saginario: FPV flyer, writer and host of the Wild Flyers podcast. Dozens of people are huddled over their flying contraptions, fixing broken parts and making final tweaks in preparation for a regional drone race. It’s a competition nearly a year in the making. And for many participants, it will last about 2 minutes. Money is on the … [Read more...] about Hobby Flying is at a Crossroads
FAA Pushes for Repeal of Section 336 and More Authority Over Recreational Operators
The U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Committee held a Counter UAS Issues Roundtable Discussion yesterday – and the issue of regulation for recreational operators was a central theme. The argument over Section 336 – the part of the law that exempts model aircraft from new FAA rulemaking, otherwise known as the “Special Rule for Model Aircraft” (see the FAA’s … [Read more...] about FAA Pushes for Repeal of Section 336 and More Authority Over Recreational Operators
Disaster Recovery and Drones: House Makes Another Try at Long Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
The US House of Representatives has introduced another try at a long term FAA Reauthorization Act. With the clock now ticking until the current extension of an extension of an extension runs out at the end of September, the drone industry is waiting to see what Congress can agree upon when it comes to drone regulations. "H.R. 4 was introduced in the House today by the … [Read more...] about Disaster Recovery and Drones: House Makes Another Try at Long Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
