Something we should all be aware of...

[LoneRCRanger]

Fellow Quadsters,

I am a recent member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). I joined this because I both fly a quadcopter and, recently, a fixed-wing R/C Airplane. Not unlike the requirements imposed by the FAA on Quadcopter operation, so too are R/C fixed-wing model aircraft pilots and R/C helicopter pilots affected. Thanks to the AMA, we have a national organization that is going to bat for us and will include, as a side benefit, Quadcopters in the mix.

I have linked in an announcement from the AMA for your review and consideration regarding this issue.

http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amagov/2016/05/26/congressional-process-stalls/

 

[Altsickeness]

Here is the Senate Bill that passed:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2658

 

[LoneRCRanger]

True on this, however the House Bill is stuck and may not get approved in a timely fashion to meet the requirements for the conference committee. Sounds much like other legislation that dies before it's born...

 

[Altsickeness]

I didnt watch the video because I dont have a good place to watch it right now. Some vague sounding language for over sight in the Senate Bill. I dont like when they do that. It just broadens their power because it stays open to interpretation. Im fine with the house dragging their feet.