Several years ago, drones, or unmanned arial vehicles (UAVs), were the hot new technology. It took a bit to determine how to ensure drones were being used safely, and that the general public wasn’t at risk from errant drones falling from the sky, running into people or taking unauthorized videos on the sly. We have a variety of articles that we’d written as drones were coming into vogue listed below.
Since then, the FAA has solidified regulations for drone users, and there are over 1 million registered drones in the United States alone. Drones may be used for strictly recreational purposes, or they may be used for nonrecreational flight such as roof inspections, real estate sales, taking photos for a nonprofit agency, or taking pictures of a school team to post on the school website, and others. Recreational flying is considered flying the drone for your own personal enjoyment. Commercial flying is allowed for drones under 55 pounds and the rules of 14 CFR Part 107 apply.
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU, is Executive Editor of FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and ALM. Christine has over thirty years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning as a claims adjuster then working as an underwriter and underwriting supervisor handling personal lines. Christine regularly presents and moderates webinars on a variety of topics and is an experienced presenter.