My son has his FAA drone license, and uses it virtually every day, to compliment his photography/videography business.
Naturally, drones are limited to 400 feet of altitude, while planes are restricted to above 500 feet of altitude.
No airport within 5 miles of this site. When near an airport, he quickly gets clearance..unless there is a conflict.
I suppose a hobbyist could fly around such a project, but they would not be welcome, since all contractors want
every participant in any task, to be licensed and insured. He also flies indoors in manufacturing facilities
Just as those yahoos who fly around trying to peek into windows, or snoop at sunbathers, may eventually do damage to their own hobbies, with further government restrictions.
The licensed drone pilots are rated by the FAA, according to how much and how often they fly, my son currently
rates #8 in the nation, so far as frequent flyer.
News for northern transfers to Texas.. I hear some of them saying thye miss Tim Horton's coffee and shops.
Well, Tim Horton's has selected my son to cover the first Tim Horton's to be opened in Texas.
It will be still photos, walk through, videos and drone..you may soon see it on TV.. The #1 Tim Horton's in Texas is located in Katy, Texas..
Tim Horton was a great pro hockey player..who was killed in his Corvette.