This is all getting to be a wildfire --
The idea of AMA was to provide a body for those who -as a hobby use models which are controlled by direct visual input.
In a few isolated cases some cross country models were permitted to set examples of what was possible.
Today - the advent of models which can launch - fly - collect info (photos ) and safely return to launch point with NO operator flying corrections required, has happened - seen it -
for 400bucks on a four rotor copter - No RPV used.
It also has auto distance recognition which prevents operator flying it into oneself.
The rules MUST change
These same copters could easily range for miles using satellite controls and programmed courses..