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The Success of the Discovery Drone Kit Project
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), in a powerful partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Know Before You Fly initiative, recently concluded a project that is reshaping how young students engage with aviation. The "Discovery Drone Kit" project delivered high-quality drone education to thousands of students nationwide.
UNIVERSITIES + AMA Webinar Recording!
In March of 2026, the AMA is hosting a webinar, "Universities + AMA: A Stronger Future for UAS Aviation," designed to forge stronger ties between academic drone programs and the deep wellspring of knowledge within our community. This isn't just a discussion; it's a strategic bridge-building event.
Train to Become a UAS4STEM Volunteer Judge!
Complete a brief training to join the UAS4STEM competition in a unique and impactful way—as a Volunteer Judge!
Intro Pilot Ground School is LIVE!
The AMA Education Team is thrilled to announce that we have officially gone live with our Intro Pilot Ground School training!
Did You Know?
Control Line- Victor Tatin
Control Line (CL) model aviation can trace its roots back to the early tethered experiments of Victor Tatin, whose compressed-air powered model was flown round-the-pole in 1879. In the 1920s and 1930s aeromodelers began to take this a step further and actually try and control their whip and powered aircraft in flight. Learn more here!