Privacy concerns associated with the use of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS (drones) has prompted numerous states to introduce legislation aimed at limiting the use of unmanned aircraft. The Academy’s government relations team has been diligently working to continue to update members on the progression of legislation by sharing information on the government relations area of www.modelaircraft.org and in the AMA blogs. An informational map has also been created for members to learn about the legislation in their state.
Blue: Introduced, Yellow: Bill is Progressing, Red: Bill is Progressing and has Negative Implications for MA, Green: Bill Failed, Stalled in Committee or Amended to Exclude MA, Purple: Bill Passed
