According To The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) And The Academy Of Model Aeronautics (AMA), You Bet They Are!
In a recent press release from the FAI, they say multirotor drones have transitioned from a rare object accessible only to a few, to a widely distributed product affordable by many. Drones have become incredibly popular in the space of a few years thanks to the miniaturization of on-board electronic devices and advanced flight systems.