As the sentence was about the Blackfly, "which will require no formal licensing," I took it to mean there was no need to license the machine. I don't think even the Yanks are daft enough to have uncertified manned flying machines buzzing about, even if they are allowed to be controlled by people without formal training.
However I do appreciate chevvron's explanation, as for years I've wondered what "an unlicensed pilot" meant when seen in the FAA accident reports. I took it to mean some idiot who, had they not been deceased and the reason for the report, would have had the book thrown at them.
Thanks for sticking up for me Jan :-)