Flock, a UK drone insurance startup, has unlocked its ‘pay-as-you-fly’ insurance and safety smartphone app, Flock Cover, to recreational pilots. Before now the Flock Cover app could only be used by professional pilots and those in training. The move opens up the platform to hobbyists, who can use the mobile app to receive a real-time risk report for their flight, before … [Read more...] about Flock Launches Pay-as-you-fly Drone Insurance for Hobbyists
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Who Needs Drone Insurance – and How Much Does it Cost? We Talked to an Industry Leader to Find Out
Drone insurance offerings are everywhere. For many operators, both recreational and commercial, the options are confusing - and expensive. How much drone insurance do you really need? How much should that cost? We talked to an industry leader to find out. Insurance provider Verifly is the world leader in "episodic insurance," which means insurance that covers the exact … [Read more...] about Who Needs Drone Insurance – and How Much Does it Cost? We Talked to an Industry Leader to Find Out
Good Pilots Pay Less: InsurTech Startup SkyWatch Announces Partnership with STARR
As the commercial drone industry expands, so do the services and tools that make any business work. Drone insurance has been growing right along side the industry, evolving to accommodate the specific needs of commercial operators. On-demand liability coverage, special equipment coverage, insurance through advocacy groups, and other offerings abound. The new partnership … [Read more...] about Good Pilots Pay Less: InsurTech Startup SkyWatch Announces Partnership with STARR
AUVSI and BWI Announce Drone Insurance Deal
March has been a huge month for the drone insurance industry. Last week, London-based insurance-tech start-up Flock announced the launch of Flock Cover, a smart-device app that can provide insurance on-demand to commercial UAS pilots operating in the UK. Today, aviation/drone insurance firm BWI Aviation Insurance announced a partnership with the Association for Unmanned … [Read more...] about AUVSI and BWI Announce Drone Insurance Deal
AMA Gets in on Commercial Drone Insurance Market
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has announced a partnership deal with Harry A. Koch Insurers to offer commercial drone insurance to members. "The Academy of Model Aeronautics is now serving the commercial drone community and pilots by offering membership benefits for those who fly for business," says the AMA announcement. "Now AMA members can purchase commercial drone … [Read more...] about AMA Gets in on Commercial Drone Insurance Market
