Good day,
Please help me understand the raitonal as to why the FAA does not let a hobbyist sell their photos. As a hobbyist I can oocupy the same air space as a 107 pilot liencee. Did you know having a 107 lience doest not certifiy if you can even fly the drone, only that you have the safety knowledge. This being said, should the FAA really only concern themselves with safety in the air space? So would someone please tell me how selling pictures has anything to do with air space saftey?  Here is the kicker.... I can still take pictures and videos for myself.
Last thought for now..... can I give my pictures / videos away for free without any conpensation?   The key word that the FAA uses ... you can not "sell" you photos.... Does it say anywhere that I can't give them away ????
Thanks
Grounded in New York

Good day,
Please help me understand the raitonal as to why the FAA does not let a hobbyist sell their photos. As a hobbyist I can oocupy the same air space as a 107 pilot liencee. Did you know having a 107 lience doest not certifiy if you can even fly the drone, only that you have the safety knowledge. This being said, should the FAA really only concern themselves with safety in the air space? So would someone please tell me how selling pictures has anything to do with air space saftey?  Here is the kicker.... I can still take pictures and videos for myself.
Last thought for now..... can I give my pictures / videos away for free without any compensation?   The key word that the FAA uses ... you can not "sell" you photos.... Does it say anywhere that I can't give them away ????
Thanks
Grounded in New York

from what i have seen and read regarding the sale of pictures or video is that if you receive ANY money for the pictures or videos wether that be youtube even then that is "in furtherance of a business". having said that if you are giving away pictures or video then you are not receiving any money. this is ok.

Question? Why would the FAA be concerned if I chose to  sell pictures? Very confused with the rational ?   
Thanks

because if you start selling your photos without having a part 107 then they (the government) lose out on money. im guessing here but i guess once you have a part 107 the irs will scrutinise your income more closely to make sure you are paying all your taxes. they are all linked so they can screw you for every last dollar

Isn’t that sad... the government using their strong arm to “bully” American citizens .... just wonder if rights are violated  by restricting decent rights.   We shall see