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Yes I am old and Yes im grumpy, But im still confused as to why alot of people on the forum feel that if they take the test and get there 107 that they can then go out and make there fortune with there drone.. It seems that nobody takes into consideration that there is much more to commercial operation. I was in a small business venture for a couple years and I tried to do everything above board as in business licence, taxes, bonds , proper insurance and all the rest. It took two years for me to be run out of business by the fly by night operators who had no regard for anything. I failed and they made money. I guess it really sticks in my craw that fly by night , seat olf the pants operators get away with this sort of s---t . Personally speaking for myself if I decide to take my MA out and take a bunch of pictures , have them processed then go to the local farmers market and attempt to sell them, thats what I would do with or without a 107. The test can be passed by any 3d grader who wants to spend a few hours studying sectional charts . In my town there are three legitimate Drone operators who follow the rules and ,probably are doing quite well. There are also a bunch of people that do whatever they want and probably make a few bucks. There is always people out there that will lowball honest opperations and pay some shmuck with a drone th do there work for less money. The 107 cert means nothing to a person who sells a few pictures to cover his or her expenses.
Just Saying.
Go forth and prosper, but dont do it at the expense of others that are trying to do it right.
Fly Safe.
Just Saying.
Go forth and prosper, but dont do it at the expense of others that are trying to do it right.
Fly Safe.