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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!
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!