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” We want to provide drone pilots with the best tools possible so they fly safely and responsibly. As
drone sales increase and our nation’s airspace becomes busier and more complex, it’s vital that
we work smarter and partner with the private sector to develop innovative products that advance safety.”
Acting FAA Administrator,
Dan Elwell
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AMA’s Response to the U.S. DOT announcement
Source: The Washington Post Federal regulators to require registration of recreational drones Source: AMA Dear Members, As you might be aware, in a press conference on Monday October 19, 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its intent to require...
F3Expo is the world’s first drone technology and lifestyle event of its kind.
Nov 12-15 2015 ATLANTA, GA Georgia Dome & Georgia World Congress Center...
Qualcomm says its new chip will make high end drones cheaper than flagship smartphones
Source: Ben Popper via The Verge The market for consumer drones is exploding, projected to grow from $105 million this year to $1 billion by 2018. These flying robots are allowing the average consumer to capture Hollywood-caliber aerial footage and dramatically...
10 Things to Check Off Before Flying Your Drone for the First Time
Source: Michael Archambault, PetaPixel Drones present an exciting new world of possibilities for photographers looking to explore and capture their world. Never before has aerial photography been as accessible to the masses as it currently is thanks to companies such...
No Drone Zone
Well, it seems everybody is taking shots at the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) phenomenon, in particular, the so-called drone. The media has been able to capture our attention with the potential crash of an airliner by a drone. However one pilot said, “Fear of drones...
AMA responds to FAA drone sighting report
http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2015/09/14/ama-responds-to-the-faas-drone-sighting-report/
Drone Hobbyist finds flaws in FAA report
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/09/13/drone-reports-faa-close-call-near-miss-academy-model-aeronautics-/72064388/
The 95th Squadron Rotor Head Rally
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People using FAA loopholes for UAV publicity?
While searching for an interesting topic I happened across an article about amateur drone pilots. There has been a drone pilot group formed by Austrian R/C enthusiasts and salespeople called “Team Blacksheep”. They are traveling around the world with drone...
UAV common ground
It seems that the real ground breaking common ground achieved between the FAA and the AMA is the “Know Before You Fly” campaign. It is a great educational guide for everyone interested in UAVs and there is even a devoted website. ...