Little Drone, Big Damage

Ban drone usage for the general public except in designated areas. Punish offenders with huge fines and imprisonment. Ok, Ok, I’m dreaming in print. However, this is a very real problem and someone(s) are going to get badly injured or killed by an idiot with a drone.

I have an FAA issued commercial drone certificate (which is lapsed at the moment) having NEVER flown a drone. What does that even mean?