Originally Posted by
FLAPHappy
Porcia, it's not the drones, it's the Novice pilots that buy these things without knowing the AMA and FAA Safety Rules. I know you know that, and laughed at the photo, but its the Novice Pilots that need the Leash, not the Drone.
Well I would go for the picture of a person on a leash...but trust me when I say it's not a picture that's family friendly or belongs on an RC site. Don't Google it either!

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I agree it's the pilot, but I won't limit it to the novice pilot...seen some videos already from very very experienced pilots doing some seriously dangerous stuff.
An interesting short clip from the head of the FAA. The theme....balance. Makes a lot of sense.
http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/nbc-new...m-440790083834