AMA Members & Commercial Drone Pilots Wanted!!!

Got time?  Drone Interest?  

STEM passion?  Expertise?  

Get involved!!!

Get started with us!

  • Visit us at one of our events! If you want to be involved, you need to show up!
  • If you are looking to stay current with the technology and/or want to connect with others the local drone community, our events are the places to be – we are an AMA MASC working with the SUNY AMA MASC and SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica, NY
  • Join the Academy of Model Aeronautics (modelaircraft.org)
  • Proof of background check in addition to AMA Membership & U.S. Drone Soccer Certification may be required for certain event positions

CNY Drones Volunteer Guidelines

Mentors

  • Our volunteers often become go-to mentors & help us provide key programs that introduce drones to the community!
  • We allow new volunteers to shadow, learn & share their appreciation for drones at their own pace
  • We never send out a new mentor without being recommended by our committee & without prior experience with our events!
  • We choose mentors based on their expertise & commitment to our mission
  • New mentors quickly learn how much we support each other & work as a team
  • Mentors can be adults or students — both are invaluable to our organization!
  • We harness enthusiasm for great peer-to-peer interaction
  • We are members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics
  • AND – we welcome ideas to improve!

Planning Committee Members

  • We periodically invite AMA volunteers to join our Planning Committee when we see interest & the right fit
  • Most of our Planning Committee Members are Commercial Drone Pilots, have passed the recreational drone pilot TRUST test, and are certified instructors through the U.S. Drone Soccer Association.   The majority of us have logged dozens of hours training educators in our State. Those who have less experienced are mentored-in and quickly have opportunities to contribute.
  • Planning Committee members are the advocates & diehard enthusiasts who keep us motivated!
  • We also reach out to area tech companies & subject matter experts for advice for discussion at meetings