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    FAA is certainly trying to catch up

    LAANC is the system. AirMap is one of the approved service suppliers for LAANC requests. FAA UAS Data Exchange
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    How many DIY flyers in here

    That's really cool, Tim. I wish I had the knowledge and skills to build DIY. But I will be interested to follow your exploits.
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    Using the DJI Spark for mapping

    jefferson3, you might want to dial back the negativity and defensiveness. You have already alienated several very experienced drone users and pilots who have tried to offer constructive suggestion which is what you asked for in your OP. Just because they are saying what you are proposing...
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    FAA is certainly trying to catch up

    Yeah, that worked for me too. Both my 336 and 107 registrations show up on their respective dashboards. I like that there is a section on the Part 107 dashboard that shows "Waivers and Authorizations". I don't have any yet, but it's cool that they will show up here.And that the links to apply...
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    Are 107 Holders really Pilots?

    I didn’t mean to suggest that the thread topic wasn’t valid. Just that what those other “pilots” thought didn’t matter.
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    Are 107 Holders really Pilots?

    Yes, the FAA considered Part 107 certificate holders to be pilots. Doesn't really matter what anyone else "thinks".
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    Using the DJI Spark for mapping

    I will be interested to see how this goes for you. Good luck with your venture and please do post back with the results. I would definitely worry that the limitations of the Spark will hinder the results. I would think that the reduced transmission range will get in the way in most real-world...
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    Hello from Virginia

    I live in southeastern Virginia. I've been flying drones since I first got my Phantom 2 Vision +. I have a Mavic Pro and a Phantom 3 Professional as well as a Spark just for fun. I just recently passed the Part 107 test and received my UAS pilot certificate. I will use the drones to...