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Re:FAA says monetized videos shot from drones are subject to... by baddox on Thursday March 12, 2015 @05:31PM (#9194065)
But there's an even weaker argument for the monetized video distinction than the flying with a friend distinction, because the former happens potentially long after the flight even occurred. It's entirely possible to not even intend to monetize a flight video while recording it, and in that case, it's impossible for the subsequent monetization to affect the flight itself in any way.
Re:FAA says monetized videos shot from drones are subject to... by jedmeyers on Thursday March 12, 2015 @06:37PM (#9194446)
It is possible to not intend to monetize a private flight but in any case it will be illegal to accept payment for the flight in the future.
Re:FAA says monetized videos shot from drones are subject to... by baddox on Thursday March 12, 2015 @08:42PM (#9195034)
And that scenario (if the legal status changes retroactively) is equally ludicrous.
Re:FAA says monetized videos shot from drones are subject to... by jedmeyers on Thursday March 12, 2015 @11:44PM (#9195567)
The legal status does not change retroactively. If the flight was done according to the rules set out for private flight then you, as a pilot, are prohibited to make any money from it (with some exceptions). Getting commercial license will not allow you to earn money on previous flights that were done as a private pilot.