I don't know that the author is confused. He states, "According to the suggested amendment, drones under 4.4 pounds (about 2kg) would be exempt from the upcoming FAA commercial drone regulations."
The article title may be misleading, but the author seems to understand that the distinction, although his next statement muddies the waters, "This basically manes [sic] that anyone and everyone would be able to fly a drone for hobby or commercial purposes as long as it is under 4.4 pounds"
Quoting from the actual proposed bill,
"A micro UAS operated in accordance with subsection (b) of this section is
exempt from sections 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, and does not require a certificate of authorization or waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration.’’.
I haven't looked up all those sections.
Is the new drone pilot registration requirement among them?
