ORIGINAL: ira d
I dont know what will happen in the future but right now the FAA does
not regulate models commercial or otherwise. But as for being paid
according to AMA policy you can as long as you call it reimbursement.
One other thing from the FAA for those who think commercial ops falls under AC-91-57, which is what we fly as hobbyists and aeromodelers.
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert...notice_uas.pdf
End of page 5 top of page 6. If doesn't make it more what clear, sorry but there is no hope to convince you likewise Ira.
The FAA recognizes that people and companies other than modelers might be flying UAS with the mistaken understanding that they are legally operating under the authority of AC 91-57. AC 91-57 only applies to modelers,
and thus specifically excludes its use by persons or companies for business purposes.