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Well, it looks like hobbyists that fly are safe for the time being with new FAA regs: https://www.wired.com/2016/06/faa-drones-rules-regulations-commercial-use/ http://lifehacker.com/faa-finalizes-rules-for-hobbyist-and-commercial-drone-f-1782414258

One of my planes got grabbed by a tree here....

I actually had a CB license way back when. You needed them to operate RC models.

Also, the FAA is forbidden by congress from regulating model aircraft. But you can see where this is going....

The FAA drone registration site is online now. Here is more information: http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/21/the-faas-drone-registration-site-is-now-up-and-running/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

Here's Jeff Dunham and Bubba J on the AMA Flight Safety Rules:

You're just jealous because I used the "A" word properly.:p

No it's all about AWESOME puns.

@Rolex just likes DRONING on and on.

Here's a possible answer to the nuisance drone problem from Japan: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/12/tokyos-drone-squad-will-deploy-10ft-drones-armed-with-nets-to-police-the-sky/

All I have to do watch for sheep running in terror, @Rolex! Baaaahhhh!

I'm not worried. All of my "drones" are below 250g RTF.

Well, here's more news on registration: http://news.yahoo.com/faa-task-force-submit-drone-recommendations-saturday-174815643.html If it's over 250g in mass, you'll probably have to register it on a website.

I have stupid neighbors?

Just remember that there are federal charges for shooting at aircraft, Rob. The guy who shot down the "drone" that was allegedly photographing his daughter not only had to pay for the bird but could still face some jail time.

It also should be the FAA not the DOT, but oh well...

A drone is an autonomous or semi-autonomous aircraft. There is also discussion on whether "toy" grade multi-rotors will have to be registered or not. I'm hoping that they won't since all of mine fall into that size-category.