Actually, this bodes well for me. As a private pilot and a part-time commercial (architectural) photographer, I believe I represent the future of quadcopter pilots.
I wrote a lengthy response to the AMA back in July, based on reading all the related documents to their rulings.
I forecast that to fly quads in the future, especially FPV and/or for hire (commercially, for pay) one will need to complete at least part of a pilot's certificate.
This incident today was bound to happen - it was just expedited by this clueless gent.
One thing, quads are less conspicuous than a model airplane, can be launched and returned with much more maneuverability, all the while being less conspicuous.
The potential for nefarious intent thus increases, thus an increased determination to control their use.
Cheers,
Poughkeepsie Pete