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Perspective

Nov. 13, 2014

Why the sky is no longer the limit: Using drones in insurance claims investigations

Last month, a large insurance company sought approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to test fly light weight drones for evaluating disaster site damage. More insurers are sure to follow suit. By Maria S. Quintero


By Maria S. Quintero


Use of unmanned aerial or vehicle systems - aka drones - in insurance claims investigations no longer belongs to the future. This October, a large insurance company sought approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to test fly light weight drones for evaluating disaster site damage. More insurers are sure to follow suit. Drone technology promises to bring benefits to the insurer and the policyholder, improving the claims process with i...

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