There's no connection. With the current administration, all bets are off. A Trump grandson could ask for a Mavic for Christmas, and an executive order would be forthcoming.
If I have an image that I like, but the crop doesn't seem obvious, I usually start as @brett8883 mentions and use established rules of composition, but I won't hesitate to deviate from those norms if my eyes tell me otherwise.
I can see your...
Yes, this document is a must to read before the exam: Appendix A particularly
https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/publications/flight-reviewer-s-guide-pilots-remotely-piloted-aircraft-systems
It used to be easier when DJI released an SDK for their consumer drones.
That allow you to use a third party mapping app to plan the mission, fly the mission and capture the images.
Then you would use special mapping software to accurately blend...