Comparing drones to model airplanes is valid... drone FPV racing is a legitimate hobby, with organized leagues and a similar mindset to model airplane enthusiasts. Also, hobby shops that traditionally catered to RC cars and airplanes are now half drones.

As for "amateur photography"...  Some people are getting carried away trying to film everything with drones. But that's exactly like camcorders in the 80s! The novelty factor quickly wore off, and people turned their camcorders towards themselves and their family. Likewise, people are getting sick of generic areal drone videos, and people are starting to turn their drones towards themselves and their family. Sorry, but you're private backyard just isn't interesting enough for people to film with drones anymore!