re: DJI Mavic Pro Thread cause flyAU gets the sads...

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Google FAA Part 107 Test, that's what you need to take to be commercial.

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That is correct. It's amazing how many people think they're licensed for commercial work just because they registered their drone. You need a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate - looks like a green drivers license - and must be on your person when operating your drone. General Knowledge test required - unless you already have a [current] traditional Part 61 pilots license.

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Ok well is there a difference if you are flying as a hobbies vs flying on the job? Or is it when you are licences, even when you are flying recreation ally you have to follow the commercial rules?

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If you accept compensation in any form - either cash or in-kind - you need a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Some unlicensed videographers have been known to give away the video portion of the job and charge for the editing. That is also in violation of Part 107. Flying for in-kind payment (like LSU football tickets) requires a Remote Pilot Certificate. If you fly a drone for the benefit of your business or profession (construction company; real estate agent, etc), you need a Remote Pilot Certificate. As part of the aviation General Knowledge Testing process, you will also be automatically screened by the TSA.

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You just have to alert the airport of your flights as a hobbyist, as commercial pilot you must have approval.

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Neither can enter controlled airspace (with an active control tower) without obtaining a waiver.

FYI, you can arrange for a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate holder to be the PIC (Pilot In Command) and stand nearby and you can actually fly your own drone, but the PIC has to be the one to charge the client.

Fundamental differences between hobbyists and commercial: LINK

List of Remote Pilot Certificate holders (by state & parish; Southwest FAA Region) as of JAN01, 2017 (third column from the right; "REMOTE
PILOT"): LINK