While commercial drones wait on FAA regulations , a lively hobbyist community takes to the air . ` We were beginners , so just getting off the ground caused damage , '' Cornblatt said of the dogfights , which were won by whichever drone lasted the longest and got back up in the air fastest . Amateur drone enthusiasts have meetups , races and drone shows . Some pilots are licensed for aerial photography while following FAA regulations .
While commercial drones wait on FAA regulations , a lively hobbyist community takes to the air . Amateur drone enthusiasts have meetups , races and drone shows . Some pilots are licensed for aerial photography while following FAA regulations .