I was in your exact same situation a couple of years ago. Then our church wanted some aerial shots of the new addition and, at the age of 75, I had to make a decision. I hadn’t taken a test since 1970 and was questioning my ability to pass. Long...
The 107 is NOT a joke. It's designed for those who don't come from an aviation background. The vast majority of drone pilots are not previous aviators. This is their first foray into the world of aviation. As such, it's a very basic test. As it...
A little clarification is needed here.
First, there is no such thing as "commercial" drone rules in the United States. 14 CFR §107 is the default set of drone regulations in the U.S. Which means if you fly a drone in the U.S., you must fly under...
The fines are HUGE and you also face the IRS in these cases. They seem to get a little miffed if you don't report income. If you did get reported . the FAA would probably forward it to the IRS...Never Know!