As the holidays approach, many enthusiasts and photographers may want to bring their drone with them as they travel. But traveling with an expensive piece of equipment takes some thought: damaging your drone, losing your images, or -even worse- being kicked off your flight or having your drone confiscated by overenthusiastic authorities could ruin your whole vacation. Here … [Read more...] about How to Travel With Your Drone: Top 5 Tips
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Drone Insurance: On-Demand vs. Annual Policy, Which One is Right for You?
Note: This story has been updated to include more details of Verifly's new product offerings. As thousands of new commercial drone operators enter the market, drone insurance becomes a big issue for many. But what's the right type of insurance for your business? Here's our analysis of the costs and benefits of on-demand drone insurance, like Verifly, vs. an annual policy … [Read more...] about Drone Insurance: On-Demand vs. Annual Policy, Which One is Right for You?
DRONELIFE Partners with New Leaf to Introduce Service Contract Coverage Specifically for Drones
IRVING, Texas – Feb.4, 2016 – The explosive growth of drone use creates a matching need for consumers and commercial operators to protect their new equipment against defects and accidental damage. DRONELIFE, the e-magazine put out by technology publisher Alan Philips, has long kept aficionados up to date on the latest drone news, applications, and product releases. One … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Partners with New Leaf to Introduce Service Contract Coverage Specifically for Drones
Contracting With and Between UAS Operators
Guest Post - Chris Proudlove, Vice President of Commercial Insurance at Global Aerospace With drones entering the public conscious (not always in a positive context), companies wishing to explore their potential are faced with a myriad of questions. The most common are simply “should we develop our own drone program” and, if not, “how do we go about finding the right service … [Read more...] about Contracting With and Between UAS Operators
AIG Offering Drone Insurance
You can buy car, house, boat, and life insurance; now industry giant AIG is offering insurance for your drone. AIG's Chief Technology Officer Mike Brady told Oracle's OpenWorld conference this week that drones will be a significant factor in the insurance industry in two ways. First, he said that drones will be a major tool in damage assessment and disaster recovery. For … [Read more...] about AIG Offering Drone Insurance