Albuquerque Radio Control Club

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Re: FCC Public Notice DA 25-1086

On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released DA 25-1086, stating the addition of all uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS components produced by foreign entities onto the list of items banned for posing an “unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.” This concerning news reached AMA and other airspace stakeholders quickly after its release.

It appears that this prohibition does not affect existing UAS or UAS components that have already been authorized prior to December 21 or outlaw their use. However, because virtually all model components are manufactured abroad, this security restriction would have huge implications for both the hobbyist and commercial airspace industries moving forward.

It should be noted that this determination was made on December 21 and released to the public on December 22, leaving airspace industry stakeholders without any warning. AMA had previously submitted public comments in early March to the Bureau of Industry and Security that were related to this topic, giving multiple recommendations to ease restrictions on the hobbyist community.

However, the FCC and the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) have made this determination through pre-existing mechanics in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, side-stepping the typical public comment period and advanced notice that stakeholders would usually receive.

AMA has already began engaging with the FCC and congressional offices to address this issue, alongside other industry stakeholders who have fought against broad component bans and advocated for definition changes to the generic use of “UAS” to give relief to recreational modelers from similar security enforcements and regulations. We expect that the timing of this release was intentional because all congressional offices are closed for the holidays, and many federal agency employees are taking time off.

The document indicates a possible pathway for exemption or other authorized relief, but no major updates will be expected until the new year. AMA will keep members updated on all developments about this topic as we gain new information.

To remain current with the most recent government-related news, regularly visit the AMA Government Affairs blog. If you have any further questions or concerns, contact the Government Affairs department at (765) 287-1256, or [email protected].

FCC Link:https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-1086A1.pdf

ARCC has our own Facebook group now! It will be easier to connect with our members!

Enjoy amd come join us!

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Lets give a huge applause to our club member Dennis Spanogle for up grading our ARCC club web site!

thanks Dennis!

ARCC The Albuquerque Radio Control club. ARCC is an organization to support and promote radio control of model aircraft. We are the sole host club for the Maloof Memorial Airpark for flying models. Belonging to our club provides you with authorized access to and the ability to fly at that FRIA site. We w...

test post. Dennis ya see this? let me know if ya can post.

thanks! Garland

Some dude is using my driveway for trailer parking!

This NIB Audacity Tiger 50 heli kit is untouched and has been out in the wild many years.

There is only one person alive who knew I owned this kit and could convince me to let it go unbuilt.

Happy travels my NIB Tiger 50! Your circle of life is complete!

I traveled to Tulsa OK and flew my raptor 60 heli! Yes the nice fast tail Futaba 9253 servo I had on there...well I toasted it with 6v. So all I had availiable to me was a borrowed Futaba 3002 servo.

Here is what a less then ideal 3002 tail servo looks like in flight.

I fly my Raptor 60 heli!

I want you to join my group on MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/albuquerqueradiocontrolclub

More options is a good thing right?

ARCC is now live on the MeWe app as well as here! It's totally free to join.

Facebook..Well lets be honest, how many younger generations use Facebook today??

You’re invited: Join this group arcc.club.com The Albuquerque Radio Control Club was formed in 1955. We do our flying at the George Maloof Memorial Airpark 8500 81st NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Multiplex funcopter!👍

My friend Ron is selling some RC Airplanes!

ronginn(at)gmail.com

Great planes Pitts DA 50
This is an old build flown three times, one of the very first D50 engines built
850.00

My friend Ron is selling some RC Airplanes!

ronginn(at)gmail.com

40% himple cub, new never flown, DA150 receiver ready 4500.00

Pilot - Columbia 400 122 inch flown three times receiver ready
1800.00

My friend Roger is selling some RC planes. A good guy and buy with confidence!

Roger's email: rdhooker(at)msn.com.

Edge 540 powered by VVRC 40 twin gasoline engine. $650