Here’s a well-intentioned primer on the legalities of drone flying. It has useful other information, but mistakenly asserts that there are FAA regulations regarding the operation of R/C model aircraft. There are not.
“Where can you fly a drone? As long as you’re not doing it for business purposes, there are very few rules. Here’s a map and a quick explanation of where your drone can go.”
Source: Gigaom.com