And don't ever launch from a metal surface like a car roof or hood because it will mess with the drone compass at startup and can be unreliable during flight.
I've had instances where I was caught in a Catch-22 where a LAANC grid existed but was not active yet, but the airspace authorization process through Drone Zone would tell me to use LAANC for that airport, I found that I could ignore that...
If it is just to shoot promotional video footage for the store, you could probably get away with filming from the edge of the property in 4K and then use post-production editing tricks to zoom in and make it appear you are flying over the parking...
If you just want to wing it without a business plan, just create a website and start contacting companies that may need one of the services you mentioned. Which companies? I wouldn't know. That's where your research begins. Good luck. In...
Sorry, but you can't offer any services without being Part 107 certified. I know, I'm being a Debbie Downer today. My advice would be to spend time just practicing those skills for your own enjoyment to get good at them until you can start a...
If you have already started your business, what services are you advertising and offering? Are you Part 107 certified? I would recommend starting out working for an established drone services company to see what jobs are out there and get...