Special Programming Initiative Between AMA and Aero-News Debuts To Rave Reviews

The Academy of Model Aeronautics and the Aero-News Network have debuted their recently announced new programming initiative, The AMA Drone Report (www.amadronereport.com).

The AMA Drone Report is a weekly video series that will cover the latest news and educational opportunities in the recreational drone and model aircraft community. The fast-paced, mobile-friendly program will be available through AMA, ANN, YouTube, Vimeo and dozens of other ANN syndication outlets.

“We are excited to work with ANN to highlight news and stories from the recreational community for the broader UAS industry. For eight decades we have represented enthusiasts and we look forward to sharing our hobby and expertise through the AMA Drone Report in the years to come,” said Dave Mathewson, executive director of AMA.

ANN is the first 24/7, 365, real-time online aviation news service, and is now entering its third decade of daily news production. ANN has produced about 350,000 news stories, 7,000 podcasts, 3,000 Aero-TV features, and 1,000 episodes of Airborne Unlimited. The AMA Drone Report is the first (of a dozen currently in development) in a series of extensive upgrades to the programming matrix at ANN… each targeting a unique area of the aviation/aerospace spectrum, and supporting the massive Airborne Unlimited Daily news initiative. Other programming efforts and partnerships dedicated to the Commercial/Industrial Unmanned Vehicle segment (among others) are also scheduled to be announced soon. 

More than just a business decision, the ANN team are passionate advocates for every aspect of aviation and aerospace – though AMA has special significance… “AMA has been a part of my aviation life since I was in grade school and an early RC modeler… this organization helped me start my aviation career and I couldn’t be more pleased or proud to work alongside them now, many decades later.” noted ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell.

The program is off to a good start with early reviews.

Aero-News reader/viewer Roland D. called the program an, “Utterly outstanding job. Polished, thorough, credible, clear as a bell and engaging, informative; a very complex piece of research, writing, presentation, production and editing. Wow. Just wow.”

Another viewer, Geoffrey K. responded that, “With a growing fascination for drones, I knew I could count on ANN to report them right. You’ve been my ‘go-to’ news site for 10-12 years, and while I shouldn’t be surprised that you nailed this thing with the first episode, it’s still a really awesome start. I congratulate AMA on their smarts in working with ANN and wish you could get the rest of the other aviation associations to work with you, as well. Well done, ANN!”

Educators, companies or personnel operating in the recreational drone community are encouraged to reach out to AMA and ANN and share what is happening in their local communities around model aircraft and drones. To find out more about the AMA Drone Report or AMA’s other programs and educational opportunities. News and story suggestions may be submitted to the Aero-News Network via Editor@aero-news.net  or via calls to the editorial office at 863-299-8680. Manufacturers, personnel, educators and companies working in the Recreational drone community are strongly encouraged to reach out to ANN in order to introduce themselves and learn more about contributing to the AMA Drone Report effort.

Contact info: Aero-News Network, Inc.; 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste 21-252, Jacksonville, FL, 32244. www.amadronereport.com, 863-299-8680, Skype: Aeronewsnet, Twitter: @aeronews, editor@aero-news.net . To find out more about the AMA Drone Report or AMA’s other programs and educational opportunities, email media@modelaircraft.org.