[threeseed]

Except that they aren't toys. They are flying blades and we've already seen situations in which they have interfered with lives/property being saved.

And if you are so angry at regulation then go and live in China. I would highly recommend Beijing this time of year.

Just remember to breath in deep and taste the freedom.

[didgeoridoo]

For the record: you are holding up China, a communist dictatorship, as a shining example of free markets and lack of regulation.

...I guess it's an improvement from the similarly-logical "go live in Somalia" meme.

[yc1010]

How many people in US have died from gun and car related deaths last year? As compared to "drone strikes"

[bigiain]

Around 100 people a year die in the US falling off ladders, with another ~35,000 requiring Emergency Department treatment.

(from the table about halfway thru http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6316a2.htm )

Drones are no doubt an emerging area of possible concern, but this heavy handed regulation is pure and simple control via hysteria.

[eplanit]

And there's the combination to be considered[1][2].

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqHrTtvFFIs

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNPJMk2fgJU