Raising awareness'
But how do you police drone use effectively?
The CAA regulations are clear: the operator of a hobby drone must keep the drone in sight at all times and not fly it above 122m (400ft). If it's a surveillance drone, you cannot fly it over or within 150m of any congested area or organised open-air assembly of more than 1,000 people.
But given that the latest, most sophisticated drones have a range of up to two miles and can be programmed to fly automatically along prescribed routes, enforcing such rules is no easy task.
Only a few irresponsible drone users have been prosecuted so far around the world, and no-one has yet been sent to prison.
CAA spokesman Richard Taylor told the BBC: "The CAA has brought two successful prosecutions in relation to the illegal flying of unmanned aircraft. However, the police and CPS [Criminal Prosecution Service] now deal with incidents involving the misuse or illegal operation of drones.
"The CAA retains responsibility for raising the awareness of safe drone operation and the risks posed to aircraft from inappropriate and irresponsible use."
But until the police have the means to identify drones remotely, and access to a central database of owners, it is hard to see how they will be able to catch the growing number of miscreants.
The European Union is certainly looking at these options, as well as the possibility of making built-in safety features mandatory.
Ironically, the onboard cameras most drones now come with, and users' propensity to share video footage online, are currently the best means to catch reckless operators.