You must be a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics before joining the Des Moines Modelaires. Being registered with the FAA is highly encouraged but not required.
You MUST have a current AMA membership valid through the entire year of membership to be a Des Moines Modelaires club member.
It is highly encouraged to be a member of the FAA and have taken and passed the TRUST (The Recreational UAS Safety Test). Make sure to keep a copy of the certificate number. If you are flying an aircraft weighing more than 0.55 lbs. and are a member of the FAA, each plane\drone must have an FAA UAS registration number affixed to it.