It's been a long time since our last newsletter and we have been very busy. Here are just a few of the highlights.
FPV Freedom Coalition recognized by the FAA as a Community Based Organization
In December, the FAA announced two new Community Based Organizations. The FPV Freedom Coalition and our friends, the Flite Test Community Association. Being recognized as an official CBO opens many new doors for us, including the ability to apply for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs). See our BLOG post for more details.
Accomplishments
Curious what the FPVFC has been up to the past few years? Check out our recently released list of accomplishments.
2023 FAA Reauthorization
Every 5 years congress must reauthorize the FAA. Back in 2018 the reauthorization of the FAA brought about many changes to our hobby. We expect this to be true again in 2023. Therefore it is very important that we share our thoughts and concerns with our representatives that are responsible for the next reauthorization. See our Congressional Outreach page for more information on how you can help.
Meet our new Core Members!
Please join us in welcoming two new core members to the FPVFC team.
First up is VP of Governmental Affairs, It's Blunty, who joined us back in September of 2022. Many of you probably already know him as host of the weekly FPV news program with Joshua Bardwell. His experience working with government regulations and his passion for technology are just some of the assets he brings to the FPVFC.
In January 2023 we welcomed our newest core member, Rob Robertson. Rob comes to the FPV Freedom Coalition core team with 15 years of law enforcement experience and aspires to benefit the FPV community with his influence and experience by sharing his knowledge with recreational and professional pilots across the country.
AAAC Tasking Group Updates
Ever since the last Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee ( AAAC ) meeting in October 2022, we have been hard at work on the two tasking groups that were announced.
Tasking group 14 is working on what the industry can do to move the recommendations made by the Beyond Visual Line of Sight Aviation Rulemaking Committee forward.
Tasking group 15 is asked to make recommendations on lessons learned and best practices related to drone community engagement methods.
Both of these tasking groups will present their findings at the next AAAC meeting in March.
Drone Safety Team, ad hoc Committee on UAS ASRS
As a member of the FAA-Industry, Drone Safety Team, we presented recommendations to make the UAS Aviation Safety Reporting System easier to use and accessible for Recreational operators and part 107 pilots. Reporting and monitoring is a key aspect of aviation safety and the recommendations of the committee make the UAS ASRS proportionate to the safety risks of sUAS.
Community Meetings
Please join us for our regularly scheduled community meetings. Every other Wednesday evening at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific we host a community meeting in the general voice channel on our Discord server. The meetings are also live streamed on YouTube.
