Los Angeles, CA —I really looked forward to the first ever L.A. Drone Expo .  It happened today at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.  The exhibitors came with products and displays.   Hundreds of drone enthusiasts stormed the venue and there was real excitement. It was terrific to talk with many of the engineers and inventors that have made contributions to this specialized technology.   Products were for sale everywhere and for the attendees it seemed like their first trip to Disneyland.   Additionally there were speakers on all of the creative and regulatory issues.   Speaking of regulatory issues there are those that want cumbersome regulations and those like me that don’t.   It’s seems so un-American to use regulation as a way to reduce competition by making things difficult for the unwashed newbies. This country was number one in technology, design and innovation.   Somehow we made a Left turn and fell behind. ...