"............. Recently, the FAA carved out specific regulations for "model aircraft," unmanned vehicles being operated exclusively for recreational or hobby use, which have been extended to recreational drones.............."
More lazy "journalism" from the media. There are no "regulations", only "recommendations". There are no ethics left in this medium, and misinformation is seldom ever dealt with. Everything is presented with an agenda in mind. They don't even try to hide it anymore!