he Schiebel system killed its operator in South Korea two years ago.
Apparently it was a trainee or novice operator at the controls and the drone made a direct hit into the control van, resulting in a fire.
There have been numerous other injuries to the public by RC category aircraft.
Whereas remarkably, no member of the public has been seriously hurt or killed during the 150 or so media and news shoot accidents where comparably far larger craft come to grief.
Based on this evidence, having a pilot at the controls is a safer option for the public albeit at the cost of those onboard who perish or who are seriously injured.
Mickjoebill