Originally Posted by
aymodeler
Unfortunately, this is the perspective most people have ... this is not surprising since this type of coverage is the only exposure most people have to the hobby.
This has been one of my biggest complaints about the AMA. They should be leading community outreach campaigns to help us create a more positive image for the hobby. They certainly could/should be doing things at a national level including actual "effective" use of social media, but even more importantly, they should be providing guidance and leadership to the local clubs so that we can have a grass roots campaign too.
Apparently, the powers that be don't see it as an issue. Then again, some of the "droners" don't see it as an issue either. I know I was talking to someone that flies quadcopters a couple of weeks ago and he's all for being able to fly where and when he wants. When I told him that he's part of the reason the FAA and Congress are looking at adding regulations and restrictions, he looked at me like I was insane.