Insurance Drone Operations – Caveat Emptor
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) operated in a safe manner by a well-trained pilot, can add value to property inspections. But, when considering adding aerial photos to property inspections, what should insurance carriers and cover-holders ask of vendors? It helps to understand the capabilities and limitations of drones. Photos taken from a drone in-flight can provide an underwriter with a wide view of a risk and adjacent exposures, close-up of roof condition, and (with sophisticated software) mapping of topography. For a claims adjuster, drone imagery can provide dwelling damage information located in an area with restricted access.
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