Originally Posted by
franklin_m
While I hope you're right, I think we're in for some tightening on the definition of hobby flights. And yes, it will continue to evolve if indeed the near misses and reckless operations continue. I maintain the AMA's role at this point is to limit further losses.
However their appears to be a big conflict in the FAA over drones. With this level of internal strife over "commercial use" and the political pressure to allow it, there is probably very little incentive to stir up a political firestorm over model aviation.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/...98e_story.html