As a keen model flyer I, and the BMFA which gives us our insurance and guidelines, have been concerned about the proliferation of easy to fly drones.
It is a fact however that despite our concerns and the fact that thousands have been bought by mainly untrained and young public, there have actually been few 'incidents'.
One reason is that model flying results in model crashes very quickly when an untrained pilot is involved so many will have disappeared from the scene.
It would appear that in this case it was a power driven model rather than a drone that was involved. Like all hobbies in life there are always those who disregard sensible practices and the law.
All flying, including model flying, comes under the rules of the air and there are requirements which apply to everyone. It's a bit like a learner taking a car on the road without practice or supervision, the risks are high.
In the light of the recent expansion of untrained drone flying, the BMFA and the CAA are publicising good practice guidelines and the position relative to the law.