American insurance giant State Farm is flying into uncharted skies today after the company received the first-ever national drone-flight waiver granted to a corporation by the FAA. The waiver will allow State Farm to fly drones over people and beyond visual line of sight through November 2022. Last year, the FAA granted a similar – albeit temporary – waiver to deploy UAS … [Read more...] about State Farm Granted First National FAA Waiver for Damage Assessment Drone Flights
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Insurance Company Travelers Invests $3M in Kittyhawk
Enterprise drone operations software company Kittyhawk has announced a $3M strategic investment from insurance firm Travelers. The Travelers Companies' investment will help Kittyhawk offer drone operations solutions to new markets. From customer to investor Travelers have long been a front-runner in the use of drones within the insurance industry. The company launched its … [Read more...] about Insurance Company Travelers Invests $3M in Kittyhawk
Enterprise Shield: DJI Announces Customizable Drone Protection Plan
When your drone and all of the gear that comes with it is your livelihood, a single accident can leave you short on cash, unable to work and restricted by downtime. DJI has today launched Enterprise Shield, a coverage program that provides peace of mind to commercial pilots with fleet coverage, overnight replacements and support across the company's professional product … [Read more...] about Enterprise Shield: DJI Announces Customizable Drone Protection Plan
Loveland Innovations Awarded 2nd Patent for Drone Aerial Imagery Technology
Loveland Innovations, a developer of drone solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry, has announced it has been awarded a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent advances the manner in which aerial imagery, used for the purposes of identifying and estimating roof damage, is captured. The approach positions the drone in a way that … [Read more...] about Loveland Innovations Awarded 2nd Patent for Drone Aerial Imagery Technology
Kespry Notches Another Client in Bid to Dominate Insurance Market for Drone Services
Kespry, has secured another insurance client for its drone intelligence platform as they attempt to put a lock on the drone services for the insurance market. It was a goal of George Mathew when he joined the firm early this year. They have announced similar deals in the last couple of months: one with Farmers Insurance and one with Catastrophe Response Unit Adjusters which … [Read more...] about Kespry Notches Another Client in Bid to Dominate Insurance Market for Drone Services
