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    COA for flight above LAANC altitude

    Follow MapMaker53’s advice. I use approximately the same detail in my requests and generally have not encountered any pushback.
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    Registration question?

    Pilot Institute will mail you free stickers for each of your drones. https://pilotinstitute.com/free/
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    Another Job offer.

    That quote is abusive. Long drive, insurance!, difficulty. I am not sure what the rates are in that area, but here in the Washington DC area, I don't know of any legitimate mapping/videography imaging company would consider that job for less than $700-$800.
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    New Remote Pilot from Gaithersburg, MD

    Welcome! I lived in GBurg for over 20 years. Gaithersburg High School grad. Now in Leesburg VA across the Potomac from you. You are doing good work out there. Congrats and thank you for giving back - so important these days.
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    UAS pilot participants sought for research survey

    I hold commercial certs in both free balloon and UAS. It was difficult to answer the survey in terms of the hot-air balloon as it was primarily intended for GA fixed wing and UAS. Weather is the number issue with balloons (and power lines).
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    Greetings from Maryland, US! I just took and passed the Part 107 exam today!!

    Greetings from Northern VA. I am originally from Montgomery County, MD. There are many beautiful places to fly in Maryland and VA. Good luck with your endeavors and have lots of fun flying!
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    Are you videos helping or Hurting the Drone Community

    An interesting video on posting non-107 videos on YouTube. And the potential consequences.
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    Petition To FAA For 107 Pilot On Advisory Board Sign Up

    Signed. We wish you success. Very important to have a commercial pilot on board.
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    Naming Drone Business

    I agree. Keep it simple: Videography and Photography. I use these terms in my business and almost every customer understands my business' core focus.
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    Just passed test and ready to start a business

    Here in Virginia, registering a new business is very simple. Virginia has one of most lenient environments for businesses. Having said that, I do not know all the steps required in California, but small businesses require one very important measure, no matter which way you decide to register...