If this is a once-in-a-lifetime thing, it would be a crying shame to miss the opportunity.
I would imagine that the road trip you have planned will have certain key points where you will have envisioned taking aerial shots. Before you head off...
My only advice is this: LAANC is not a thing; it's just a simple app. Download the Air Control app, set it up, and start using it today. It takes under a minute to submit a request and it's an automatic approval so you're not talking to...
Yup, that's where I was at. Also pulled up google maps to get a view of the area. Thanks for sharing that awesome video. Really enjoyed it. I'll be there next nice day!