benhasajeep
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Actually, yea bartering goods, for a service would be considered commercial by the FAA. And they are very strict with rules for private pilots and commercial like flights. But they do allow sharing of expenses on a "private" flight. Many have pushed that leeway a little too far. But it happens all the tme. The private pilot has to have an actual reason to be going to the destination. And the passenger who would like to go there can "share" in the expenses of the trip. They will let that go as long as the "share" is not too obvious like 30/70 pilot / pax. Can probably get away with 40/60. Some push it, and got their tail feathers trimmed some.Selling prints is editorial, not commercial.
The FAA does not see it that way! If your using a drone for pay. No matter if you take a picture or not. Or make a print or give a digital file. It requires a commercial drone license! It's the act of using the drone itself and money exchaning hands.
It doesn't even have to be money. Bartering for something is considered commercial (including 'recognition'). Even if you receive a handful of belly button lint for a drone image, you're considered 'paid'.