Originally Posted by
rcmiket
Correct. We had no issues like we see today. We self regulated ourselves with success and I might add for almost 80 years. Some like to compare this to when helicopters came on the seen. That won't fly for two reasons.
1- Helicopters did not lead to government over site of the hobby.
2- Anyone can fly these RTF mutli-rotor camera platforms and I mean anyone that it itself is what brought the hobby all this regulation.
At least helicopters required a bit of dedication ( time and money) along with a bit of guidance to master them normally from the local clubs which those people supported along with joining the AMA.
Current registration numbers are twice what the AMA membership is "claimed to be" Just where are those other 180,000 and why haven't they joined the AMA ?
Mike
I don't think membership numbers are announced till near the end of the year. Lots of people don't renew till summer or even later so it is likely actually less than last year right now, but will be larger near the end of the year.