For me it is a new hobby that a retired ole man needs to help keep his mind alert and functioning properly. So far I haven’t flown much because my ole body has been acting up and putting me out of commission in the mornings and in Phoenix in the...
A big Yes, even though I am licensed to operate commercially, I have not made a dime, my regular ( non flying ) job eats up all the time I trade for compensation, sooner or later I will get there, meanwhile I fly for amusement.
I don't know if I would have ever gotten into flying drones if it wasn't for my job. That is not all I do, but it is a cool thing I get to add to my tool box. It is nice to be able to get away from my desk and take pictures if I am needing some...
Ooooo...another rabbit hole, Lol !! I had a Kodak, several of the Lumix series and now Nikon. It's soooo easy to separate me from my money. 😁
But like you said...good times!
Once I saw the increased capability of drone cameras, it occurred to me...
It is the same exact question that could be asked and answered about DSLR cameras. They are but a simple tool that can be used for fun, hobby or profession. Drones are only what you make of them and for 99% of users, it is just a fun past-time...