Flying and panning may be difficult when free flying, but not when using Course Lock or Home Lock. I think it would very useful to travel laterally, along a beach for example, and pan toward a lighthouse or other fixed object on the beach. You simply set your orientation along the beach, toggle forward, and pan. As many have noted, what's the big deal. You can yaw the craft, but then what's the point of a 360 degree unobstructed view.
When ground station is enabled, it would useful to set a course, and then pan while on the course.
When ground station is enabled, it would useful to set a course, and then pan while on the course.