An instrument rating is likely to cost as much as the original private pilot rating - and things are already stupid expensive. Over most congested areas, plane

An instrument rating is likely to cost as much as the original private pilot rating - and things are already stupid expensive. Over most congested areas, planes are suppose to maintain 1000' vertical separation. Over water (not boats/people/etc) and other non-congested area, that can drop to 500'. Just because a hobbyist drone is capable of flying higher does not mean it should. If someone wants to fly under part 107... they are already working within the system. https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot/ https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_...