"The proposed FAA rules for small drones would not apply to people who fly drones for fun or for recreational purposes. Small hobby drones have become hugely popular in the United States, but under a law passed by Congress in 2012, the FAA is largely prohibited from regulating them as long as they do not interfere with air traffic."

This is an interesting thing to see mentioned in passing. For anyone else interested in more details, here is official FAA guidance regarding personal drone use: http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators...