We value the ability to redress our grievances with our government regardless the marginal effect or the resulting outcome. It's an American thing. We are not yet prepared as a community to pull off something like this on a grand scale but...
I guess half of the drone community got their wishes. What happens today and tomorrow and the next few actions will take 5-10 years to undo which is basically a death sentence for the recreational drone community. There's no way to thrive and...
And, far faster than any of us thought, the hammer falls...
Truly a devastatingly tragic day for the entire US drone hobby. So sorry for everyone it affects :(
That screenie taken from the actual FCC web site.
This action does not affect any previously-purchased drone. Consumers can
continue to use any drone they have already lawfully purchased or acquired.
That shows how serious the threat to national security really is.
And they know it too.