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UPDATE: IT'S DEAD! New York State Has Proposed Legislation That Will Hurt UAV Operators
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<blockquote data-quote="LuvMyTJ" data-source="post: 3462" data-attributes="member: 14"><p>New York State has proposed legislation is that it would prohibit flying above 400 feet and below 100 feet. It would also prohibit flying of unmanned aerial systems (AKA - model aircraft) over 10 pounds. In addition, this legislation defines a "restricted airspace" as any airspace within five miles of an airport. Use the link and click the blue box on the right side with the 'NAY' button then add your name. If this law passes it is only a matter of time before other states follow suit. <u>Even if you live in another state, help stop this from passing!</u></p><p></p><p>USE THIS LINK >>> <strong><span style="font-size: 22px"><a href="https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/S1979" target="_blank">NY State Senate Bill S1979</a></span></strong></p><p></p><p>Below is a copy of the letter from AMA...</p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">Dear members, </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">We are writing for your help regarding potentially harmful legislation that the New York State Senate is considering. If passed, this legislation - Senate Bill 1979 - would significantly impact how those in New York fly model aircraft. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">Our main concern with this proposed legislation is that it would prohibit flying above 400 feet and below 100 feet. It would also prohibit flying of unmanned aerial systems (AKA - model aircraft) over 10 pounds. In addition, this legislation defines a "restricted airspace" as any airspace within five miles of an airport, which could negatively impact AMA members. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">The proposed legislation does include a vague exemption for existing federal law, however we are working with the New York State Senate to include a much clearer exemption for those flying under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, including AMA members.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">AMA needs your assistance to stop any new regulations on modelers in New York State, and we're asking for your help to oppose this bill. To do this, simply visit the </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px"><a href="http://cl.exct.net/?qs=d12b3afc1b9e5be0cd02ad22f206da951eb9fcec1b9d4d4408f2f2cbdb1bd1e9d12e9b227b8bb98c41c4c718b67f724a" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(112, 21, 32)"> York State Senate website </span></a>and where it says "Do you support this legislation?" click on "NAY" in the blue box on the right side of the webpage. You will then be asked to provide your name, email and home address to submit your vote. Please also spread the word to your friends, family and local community and encourage them to vote "NAY" to this potentially harmful legislation. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">The District II AMA officers and those at AMA headquarters are actively working with the New York State Senate to improve the proposed legislation and protect our hobby. We will keep you updated as the legislation progresses. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">Kind regards, </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Georgia'"><span style="color: #0000b3"><span style="font-size: 12px">The AMA Government Affairs Team </span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LuvMyTJ, post: 3462, member: 14"] New York State has proposed legislation is that it would prohibit flying above 400 feet and below 100 feet. It would also prohibit flying of unmanned aerial systems (AKA - model aircraft) over 10 pounds. In addition, this legislation defines a "restricted airspace" as any airspace within five miles of an airport. Use the link and click the blue box on the right side with the 'NAY' button then add your name. If this law passes it is only a matter of time before other states follow suit. [U]Even if you live in another state, help stop this from passing![/U] USE THIS LINK >>> [B][SIZE=6][URL='https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/S1979']NY State Senate Bill S1979[/URL][/SIZE][/B] Below is a copy of the letter from AMA... [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#0000b3][SIZE=3]Dear members, We are writing for your help regarding potentially harmful legislation that the New York State Senate is considering. If passed, this legislation - Senate Bill 1979 - would significantly impact how those in New York fly model aircraft. Our main concern with this proposed legislation is that it would prohibit flying above 400 feet and below 100 feet. It would also prohibit flying of unmanned aerial systems (AKA - model aircraft) over 10 pounds. In addition, this legislation defines a "restricted airspace" as any airspace within five miles of an airport, which could negatively impact AMA members. The proposed legislation does include a vague exemption for existing federal law, however we are working with the New York State Senate to include a much clearer exemption for those flying under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, including AMA members. AMA needs your assistance to stop any new regulations on modelers in New York State, and we're asking for your help to oppose this bill. To do this, simply visit the [URL='http://cl.exct.net/?qs=d12b3afc1b9e5be0cd02ad22f206da951eb9fcec1b9d4d4408f2f2cbdb1bd1e9d12e9b227b8bb98c41c4c718b67f724a'][COLOR=rgb(112, 21, 32)] York State Senate website [/COLOR][/URL]and where it says "Do you support this legislation?" click on "NAY" in the blue box on the right side of the webpage. You will then be asked to provide your name, email and home address to submit your vote. Please also spread the word to your friends, family and local community and encourage them to vote "NAY" to this potentially harmful legislation. [/SIZE][/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000b3][SIZE=3] The District II AMA officers and those at AMA headquarters are actively working with the New York State Senate to improve the proposed legislation and protect our hobby. We will keep you updated as the legislation progresses. [/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#0000b3][SIZE=3]Kind regards, The AMA Government Affairs Team [/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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