You are missing the point here. Most rec drone flyers don't want or need to do "Those things you can't do as a recreational pilot" so why even bother bringing it up? I could counter your argument with what you just stated. There is a tangible...
I started flying airplanes when I was 17, I've been a pilot most of my life, I was a flight instructor for years too and I am now 75. Sold my own aircraft three years ago. Been flying drones, legally for about 8 plus years.
You took my comments...