Why you should probably join the AUVSI if you are in the USA (or anywhere else)

I will probably get a wrap over the knuckles for posting the AUVSI response to Mr Babbitt of the FAA's comments at a recent Washington, DC chapter event of RAeS.

http://www.suasnews.com/2010/11/2667/well-done-the-auvsi/

I think they did a pretty bang up job with that.

Comments at sUAS News have to be filtered because they can get really quite horrid, so perhaps the debate should happen here in the safe environment of a Ning ;-)

Looks like the AMA, just like the BMFA in UK does not want anything to do with UAS, luckily for me and the same for those in South Africa our aviation authorities are a little more sensible than the FAA and have let us start. Similar in Canada, Australia, Norway umm thats all I can think of right now.

Joining AUVSI might just be a better thing to do and have them help fight the corner for UAS use in the USA. They already have the ear of the FAA and industry, support from DIYD might help. Also don't forget the other organisation if photography is your thing, RCAPA

I have not passed this one by Chris, I expect he has some thoughts on the subject.

But if you like over there you can keep on tutting and muttering and claiming you can do what you want. The rest of us will be busy making your safety case data in the real world for you. ;-)

Please lets try and be sensible here, otherwise I will just delete the thread. I realise this will light the touchpaper somewhat.

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Gary Mortimer November 8, 2010 at 10:25am

I have the magazine delivered in UK fine, and I think it is bi-monthly. That letter was supposed to be kept quiet but I was only gently told off. Rory might have a point about membership categories.
Oscar Rosillo November 8, 2010 at 6:21am

Hi,

Just two questions about magazine:

it´s bi-month or monthly? (in AUVSI says bi-monthly magazine, chris says monthly).

They send to Europe?

Bye
Joel November 7, 2010 at 3:04pm

Something needs to be done to preserve the hobby! I know the AMA is working with them, but i'm not sure if they are fighting for us or not. Or what regulations there will be next year...
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Chris Anderson November 7, 2010 at 6:31am

I totally agree. It's a great deal, and you get the Umanned Systems magazine delivered to your door each month, too.

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