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
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
A federal appeals court recently struck down the FAA’s registration requirement for recreational model aircraft. Read the following message to AMA Members: AMA Membership Communication... Read More
Help CNY Drones grow our low-cost, inclusive STEM-based Team Drone Competition and related events in Utica/Rome, NY! We are a volunteer group started in January 2016 with a mission to promote STEM education with the use of low-cost drones and access to local technologists brought to our area by Oneida County’s initiative at Griffiss International... Read More
Carbone Auto Group is helping a local drone group, CNY Drones, promote STEM education, safety and a new team competition. In 2016, Carbone donated 60 feet of netting that allowed CNY Drones volunteers to hold small scale drone demonstrations. Since then, the Boilermaker Expo, Barnes and Noble Maker Faire, Griffiss International Airport, Oneida Herkimer Madison... Read More
All of us at CNY Drones are volunteers. We’re a mix of parents, students, educators, engineers and drone enthusiasts. We believe in the importance of educating students early in order to grow a responsible local drone community. We see how drones can provide affordable, inclusive STEM opportunities that bring together inner city and rural students, young learners... Read More
Rig Rescue field elements will be the centerpiece of DRONE CLINIC 2 at the Utica Children’s Museum this Sunday, March 26, 2017. Join us from Noon to 4:00pm for an update and an opportunity to maneuver through oil rig themed drone competition elements. The mini-course will be one of 2 test flight zones offered in addition to... Read More
