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
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
I Fly Safe – Pre-Flight Checklist
I Fly Safe. All drones are aircraft-even the ones at the toy store. So when I fly a drone I am a pilot. Before I fly I always go through my pre-flight checklist. I regularly check the safety guidelines at faa.gov/uas Download the I Fly Safe Pre-Flight Checklist [.PDF]... Read More
Are You Ready to Fly a Drone?
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if your are ready to fly a drone. Read More
Pictures and Privacy – Best Practices
A list of voluntary guidelines for “neighborly” drone use, which serve to provide guidance to UAS operators on ways to balance their rights as drone users and other people’s rights to privacy. Read More
Safety Guidelines for Recreational Drone Use – Fly for Fun
How to Fly for Fun legally and safely. Most of this information comes from the FAA website. See more details here: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/ Read More
One-Year Anniversary of the FAA’s Drone Registry
Today is the one year anniversary of the FAA's drone registry. More than 600,000 people have registered their drones online and received safety information. We now have more than twice as many drones as manned aircraft in our nation's airspace. Read More