"As I posted earlier, this has been in the FARs longer than I have been alive, 14 CFR part 1 definitions, which clearly covers anything the flies, an UAV, hobby or commercial. To state there is no regulation that covers UAVs is false.
 
"Aircraft…"

"I think this lawyer has given some very poor advice. The current Federal Aviation Regulations cover everything that flies, there is no exemption for model or unmanned aircraft.

There are procedures already in place for legitimate commercial use of…"

"The 400' and 3 nm from an airport come from not interfering with other aircraft requirement. Civil aircraft are not operated below 500' over non populated areas unless taking off or landing, however they can fly lower due stress of weather. Military…"

"@Gary Mortimer 

It is the definition in FAR 1 that counts. I would also draw your attention to 8130.34C. Keep in mind this person was not flying the aircraft for recreation, it was a commercial venture.…"

"@Darrell Burkey
 
CASA has prosecuted people for taking photos from UAVs and fixed wing aircraft if the operator does not have the appropriate operators certificate. CASA has also prosecuted people for taking aerial photos from fixed wing aircraft…"

"I am afraid that I am with the FAA on this one, maybe they have not phrased it the best way, it is however the way the world has always been. Most people I guess on here do not have pilot or ATC certificates, so they would not be not really that…"