Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Safety has always been our number one priority. By teaming up with Best Buy, we hope to help even more new drone operators learn how to fly responsibly. We have long said that education is the best way to promote safety and that’s why we’re excited to enter into this relationship with one of the nation’s leading retailers."

Source: Dave Mathewson, executive director of AMA, the largest community-based organization for recreational model aviation enthusiasts. As part of a recently formed relationship with AMA, Best Buy locations will display brochures with AMA safety guidelines on store shelves and also feature regulation and safety information on the store receipts of drone purchases. In addition, Best Buy is offering one-year AMA memberships for purchase.

FMI: www.modelaircraft.org