RE: Pending FAA restrictions on RC
A few months ago I saw a video on YouTube of some fellows flying a "model aircraft" with onboard video, and that's what they were using to fly it by. It was pretty much a flagrant violation of the AMA regulations. They were flying over a busy bridge in a large metro area, and I think very near buildings. I doubt there was any way it was in sight of the pilot or observer at all times.
Of course you could argue that the only reason to be concerned about AMA regulations is if you are concerned about the insurance. Obviously, they were not. AND THIS MY FRIENDS IS WHAT WE SHOULD ALL BE CONCERNED ABOUT! If that model had struck the bridge (it was a suspension bridge and they were buzzing the towers) and fallen on the roadway possibly causing an accident, believe me, the FAA would have gotten involved.
The casual attitude of the guys flying this "model" bothered me as much as anything else.. We need to police ourselves while we still can.
Dash