The FAA generally does not regulate the use of drones for hobby/recreational purposes.
During the press conference, the Secretary of Transportation could not clearly explain how errant drones would be matched to their owners, unless the drones themselves carry some sort of corresponding identification. And, given the fact that the FAA does not prosecute hobbyists, a journalist asked the Secretary what purpose is served by requiring registration. His somewhat vague answer was that the Department would be working with its law-enforcement "partners" in pursuing misbehaving drone pilots.
So, it appears that the purpose of registration is simply to create a data base that can be accessed by local agencies in tracking down drone-pilots.
Finally, the Secretary could not explain exactly how people are supposed to comply with the new rule. Will there be a web-portal? Will drone owners have to download forms? What kind of information will be required?
It seems that there are quite a few questions that need to be answered by Christmas, which is when the DOT hopes to have the new rule implemented.
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