Originally Posted by aircraftbuilder67

I would like to think I'm not one of those "I think I'm better than you types" because I choose to fly fixed wing types and some others don't. In fact, I enjoy seeing all kinds of stuff fly when I'm at the field. Drones, however, have struck a nerve for me.... Not because I don't fly them, but what I perceive that they and the users of them have done to the RC hobby in general. Would we have this foolish and ridiculous "UAS" registration requirement if not for the publicity of the exploits of less than fully intelligent drone operators? Not thinking we would.

What has prompted this posting is that the first thing that appears when going to the AMA website is the declaration that May 7th is national drone day. Well, hallelujah, there is now a day dedicated to tempting some folks into doing more publicized, questionable actions with drones. And, AMA, is a key sponsor.

i probably realize that this is an attempt to bring attention to the responsible use of drones and all that, but, dang, it just feels like salt being rubbed into open wounds.

Happy bleeping Drone Day