In some ways I agree. I have not read his violation letter(s), so I have to rely on the article. I do not think the FAA can cite him for violating Part 107 regs, when he was not a Part 107 pilot. A technicality, but likely the case. His infraction was simply that he was making money with a drone WITHOUT being approved by the FAA for the NAS. The article stated that pretty simply. To me it looks like they may have added a few extra issues, but if every video he posted was w/o the Part 107, then that is $1500. Ouch. Love to see the ''rap' sheet and see the charges listed. A lot of money for sure, that I am sure he will be able to negotiate down. BUT, he better hire a good attorney (more money). AND, it may be time to pony up $160 and get his Part 107 (if he still has the stomach to fly).