On New Year’s Eve, the FAA published its long-awaited proposed rule on the tracking and identification of UAS. The publication of the rule had been delayed several times, and with nearly 1.5 million UAS and 155,000 remote pilots registered with the FAA, it is widely viewed as the lynchpin for enforcing all other UAS related rules. Read More

Last week, the EPA for the first time approved 10 products for application to hemp. In September of 2019, when the EPA first received the applications to add hemp as a new use for these existing products, NAAA reviewed the applications and found seven of them had labels that allowed for aerial application, while the remaining three did not. Read More

Thrush Aircraft has announced the return of its popular “Thrush Bucks” program, which rewards the purchaser of every new Thrush with $35,000 that can be spent on parts, options or training programs at the company. The Thrush Bucks program was first unveiled at the 2014 NAAA Convention and proved to be an immediate success. Read More

NAAA reached another milestone of sorts this week, surpassing 8,000 “Likes” on Facebook. The exceptional thing about 8,000 “Likes” is that our “Likes” have grown by 1,000 people each year for the past two years is that it exceeds the number of operators, pilots and allied companies in the industry, so we are reaching individuals outside of our trade. Read More

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NAAA’s program providing legal consulting services to operator and pilot members on federal transportation issues will continue in 2020. NAAA’s agreement with the Law Office of John L. Wright, PC, in Broomfield, Colorado, provides up to one hour of legal consultation to 2020 operator and pilot members on federal aviation laws, including federal aviation taxation issues and federal transportation laws. Read More

We look forward to seeing you Feb. 13-15 at the NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings. All meetings are open to NAAA members. The Westin Alexandria will host our February board meetings. The Westin Alexandria is a three block walk from the King Street Metro stop (take either Blue or Yellow Line), which is the second stop south of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Room Block Closes: Jan. 13, 2020. Room rates will be higher after block closes and we cannot guarantee rooms after this date. Read More

Hundreds of photos from the 2019 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando are available for viewing and purchase from NAAA’s official convention photographer, Randy Thompson Photography. Photos can be purchased individually as 5” x 7” prints or you can get the entire collection on a commemorative expo CD for $30. Read More

Have you moved or changed employers since you renewed your 2020 NAAA membership? Allied companies, have you reviewed your company description lately? Ensure your listing in the 2020 NAAA Membership Directory is correct today by logging into your account. If any information has changed, please let us know right away. Read More

The 2019-2020 PAAAS Program is ready to help you and the agricultural aviation industry improve safety, application accuracy and professionalism. Four modules will be given at state and regional agricultural aviation association meetings this fall and winter. Check the NAAA calendar and make sure you plan on attending. Read More