Thanks for sharing! The more eyes and ears we have the better.

We were aware of this. We investigated the report Monday and Tuesday and talked to a dozen clubs in the area. We confirmed that the FAA showed up at the Apollo field, but no clubs were closed and no fines were assessed. The FAA visit happed a few weeks ago, near the FAA registration deadline. This has also happened before at couple other flying sites across the country, and like the Apollo interaction, the FAA didn’t assess fines. They showed up to answer questions and explain the new rules.

We are in talks with the FAA UAS Integration Office about these incidents.

Chad Budreau
Academy of Model Aeronautics
Public Relations and Government Affairs
765.287.1256 x227