ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R
People seem to be missing the point. The FAA has stated repeatedly that they are not planning on regulating models. Yes, they will have to define what we are, but they are not going to be out looking for models at 401 feet, or 101 mph, or whatever their definition is.
The ''enforcement'' will come if you cause an accident, and then the enforcement is that you were operating a sUAS illegally since if you are outside the defined parameters of what a model is then you must comply with the rules for sUAS.
Pretty twisted, but there it is. Ultimately, the AMA is trying to sell the FAA on the idea that we can be trusted to act like responsible adults who will comply voluntarily, not petulant children who will only comply if we think we are going to get caught.
Silent-AV8R I agree. Leverage for potential new laws and regulations consist of the threat of lawsuits and denial of insurance.
Silent, you're very knowledgeable regarding the AMA and AMA insurance - historically have AMA insurance claims been denied when a safety code violation was involved?