Well, I won't blame the writers. The new matrix is nonsensical, with rules that contradict each other etc.
Wouldn't want to delve too deep into that.
That said, if you can convince the system that you paid for a Year card for your favourite team (you need to hack the actual host and modifiy the logs), then all the more power to you.
Hacking a drone is only worth it A) for temporary gain, like so it won't shoot you, or B)to steal it, though cars are probably a better target.
But if you turn that skill into money, you're not really spoofing a lifestyle anymore, you're just gaining it through illegal means.