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Here's my limited input: I too fly for my work. I fly mostly outside of the local Class D airspace, but occasionally need to fly in Class D airspace. In my experience I have never been asked for my Certificate or otherwise challenged officially. I have been queried by people as to what I am doing, and after explanation, (I'm doing an aerial survey of facilities related to our facilities..."), they go away satisfied, or do not escalate from there. The Class D airspace near me is not part of any planned LAANC rollout as far as I can tell, so that is not an option currently. As I get the best data for my needs at less than 300' typically, common sense application of Part 107 has been sufficient. Yes I have delayed or aborted sorties in an over abundance of caution due to local air traffic, but any piloted aircraft other than medical transport should not be that close to the ground, if they are, I am not their main problem. So, that said, I continue to fly safely, and am watching as the technology and regulatory environment evolves. Also, I have had DJI products 'quiz' me prior to being able to fly, and having my 107 makes that easy to run through.
Great post! I fly very near the departure end of a trafficked 04 runway. I have had no issues and I've spoken with the tower personnel (i.e. Part 107.41 - certain classified airspace with ATC clearance), as well as LAANC and local airspace authorizations.
A) the pilot is the final authority as to the safe conduct of her aircraft and,
B) the sUAS pilot MUST defer to manned a/c at all times
C) the pilot shall maintain visual line of sight (unless granted a waiver).
Thanks.