January 18, 2018 |
One Million UAVs Officially Registered with FAA |
Last Wednesday the number of UAVs registered
with the FAA eclipsed 1,000,000. According to the Department of Transportation,
the 1,000,000-total registration figure includes 878,000 hobbyists, who receive
one identification number for all the UAVs they own, and 122,000 commercial,
public and other UAVs, which are individually registered. Read More |
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BASF continues support of Operation S.A.F.E. in 2018 |
NAAA
is pleased to announce that BASF has renewed its commitment to offer financial
incentives to NAAA members who participate in Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In clinics
in 2018. This is a continuation of a program BASF initiated in 2010 in
collaboration with NAAA to provide financial support for participating aerial
applicators that can be used toward membership in NAAA or for new spray
equipment. Read More |
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NAAA Industry Survey Coming to You Soon |
NAAA is getting ready to begin the 2018 Survey of Part 137 Operators and Pilots. It’s been six years since the last survey and now more than ever we need current and accurate data about what is happening in the aerial application industry. A separate set of questions will be presented to operators and pilots. Read More |
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National Marine Fisheries Services Issus Biological Opinion on Three Widely Used Crop Protection Products |
The National Marine Fisheries Services has issued a biological
opinion concluding that three widely used crop protection products
(chlorpyrifos, malathion and diazinon) are harming salmon and other various
species. The EPA now has one year to develop methods to better protect salmon
and their habitat. Read More |
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Last Chance to Update Your Information for the 2018 Membership Directory |
Have you moved or changed employers since you renewed your 2018 NAAA membership? Allied companies, have you reviewed your company description lately? Time is short to ensure your listing in the 2018 NAAA Membership Directory is correct before going into production. Read More |
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Members Only Content Expiring Soon! Renew Today! |
It’s 2018, which means it is time to renew your NAAA Membership if you haven’t already done so. Your exclusive membership content such as NAAA eNewsletters and access to the online membership directory will expire soon. Renew today to be included in the 2018 Membership Directory—the best resource to connect you with NAAA members, government officials and allied companies that provide you with the parts and services to run your business. Read More |
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NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings Feb. 16-17 |
We look forward to seeing you Feb. 16-17 at the NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings, with a couple of meetings beginning on Feb. 15. All meetings are open to NAAA members. We will be back at the Hilton Old Town Alexandria for our meetings. Read More |
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Donate Your GPS Data to Keep Ag Pilots Safe from UAVs |
Currently, there’s no economically feasible way to completely protect pilots from UAVs. But NAAA is constantly working to do so. Now, we need the help of our ag aviation operator readers to potentially protect your pilots from unmanned aerial vehicles. Read More |
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