Im a firm believer that every drone pilot would benefit by taking some full scale flying lessons. After doing this, the pilot might more be able to visualize his/herself in the pilots seat of the Mavic, and not try any dangerous or risky maneuvers that they wouldnt do if they were inside the drone. Running low on battery, flying near obstacles, flying dangerously would all be reconsidered if their life and limbs were in jeopardy due to their risky flying behavior.
Of course, there will always be hotshots who ignore the rules, and just want to have fun. But a few close calls in a full scale airplane might be enough to discourage irresponsible flying at the controls of their UAV. Would a private pilot fly across Gatwick or Heathrow? Not anyone with any sense, or value for their lives. If they treated their drone as a manned vehicle, these behaviors would be few and far between.
Of course, there will always be hotshots who ignore the rules, and just want to have fun. But a few close calls in a full scale airplane might be enough to discourage irresponsible flying at the controls of their UAV. Would a private pilot fly across Gatwick or Heathrow? Not anyone with any sense, or value for their lives. If they treated their drone as a manned vehicle, these behaviors would be few and far between.