Drone Nerds has M3 Max T for over $11,000 now. Autel is still the same price; they shipped their entire inventory to the US before tariffs. DJI dropped the ball, as they should have done the same.
AMA Guide: "No pilot or other person should touch an outdoor model in flight, while still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual."
You must fly within CBO guidelines as part of 44809 Rec. If you don't follow the guidelines...
It appears you are not looking at the actual FAA recreational exemption which indicates that you must follow the rules of a CBO. Currently there are three FAA-approved CBOs in the US, all of which say you can't fly over people. Full stop. This is...