We’re pleased that our friends at the SUNY AMA Model Aviation Student Club have graciously agreed to host the 3rd Annual Drone Info Day in the SUNY Student Center on September 30th! SUNY AMA will be inviting area commercial drone tech organizations to display their information & share job opportunities, both current & projected. CNY... Read More
Flying in Public Spaces
This post is in response to a proposed contest/social experiment posted in a private pilot’s group. Seems like the experiment’s goal is to gauge public perception of pilots flying in public spaces by gathering video evidence. Forget the experiment. Take the real challenge! Make it your goal to stop people from thinking that flying =... Read More
Feedback on the Part 107 Exam
Taking FAA Part 107 UAS Exam: A Drone’s Owner Experience ... Read More
Beginner Practice Exercises
Suggested exercises for those working with Tiny Whoop class drones – Floor Scoot Fly across an open floor space staying on or close to the ground to practice working the directional controls. Use an open hallway, classroom space or gym. Attempt without or with obstacles. Hover Using the left control (throttle) maintain a... Read More
FAA UAS Registration Update – December 12, 2017
On December 12, 2017, President Trump signed legislation that will reverse the earlier court ruling in the John Taylor case and restore the FAA’s UAS registration requirement, including for AMA members. AMA believes that registration makes sense at some level, but has pushed for a more reasonable threshold. While we address these issues, members will... Read More
LiPo Batteries and Safety for Beginners
Electrical Basics The most important terms to understand in an electrical circuit is voltage, resistance, current, and power. A simple analogy used to understand these terms. Think of the battery’s circuit as a pipe we are trying to pump water through, like the picture below: Voltage is the water pressure that is pushing the water... Read More
Part 107 Study Materials
Background: To fly a “drone” (sUAS less than 55lbs) commercially outdoors in the United States you: Must be at least 16 years old Must pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center+ Must be vetted by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) +A person who already holds a pilot certificate issued under 14... Read More
The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft
From the FAA Website: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/ This information was last modified: The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft depend on why you want to fly. The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft Fly for Fun Fly for Work Pilot Requirements No pilot requirements Must have Remote Pilot Airman Certificate Must be 16 years old Must pass... Read More
FAA Registration Update Sent to AMA Members
UPDATE: On December 12, 2017, President Trump signed legislation that will reverse the earlier court ruling in the John Taylor case and restore the FAA’s UAS registration requirement, including for AMA members. If you have questions about UAS registration please see this post: https://www.cnydrones.org/faa-uas-registration-update-december-12-2017 A federal appeals court recently struck down the FAA’s registration requirement for... Read More
No Drone Zone For Those Attending the Super Bowl
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) latest public service announcement is a reminder that the airspace around NRG Stadium in Houston is a No Drone Zone for the Super Bowl. Read More