Personally i think the whole Drone and Multicopter wave is exciting .
The real issue is that these can be flown by almost anyone almost out of the box. so there is no preliminary discipline or learning required unlike with hard to fly helis and making/ assembling / fitting out planes etc
So there is naturally a rapid uptake, increase in sales/revenue and larger following and scope.
The ugly cousin of this positive aspect is the mug user has an easier role.
All we can hope to do is promote responsible and thoughtful usage of the Tech. maybe manufacturers should also print a common sense usage request "On the Box". But that's about it.
As anybody can buy and fly there is no perceived need to join a club, obtain instruction etc so in a way the the wonderful Rc hobby is a potential unwitting victim of itself.
All we can do is promote camaraderie aspects of joining a club, competition or shows by word of mouth, through forums, magazines, clubs and retailers.