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@CentralVAphoto - You are very welcome!

Hello, My name is Joe Ernster and I am an aviation insurance broker that specializes in commercial and public UAS/UAV/drone insurance. I have provided a link below to one of my previous threads on this forum. This should answer many of your questions. However, if you need anything further...

Another great article on avoiding UAS/UAV/Drone accidents from the folks over at Global Aerospace and DARTdrones https://sm4.global-aero.com/articles/the-5-essential-steps-of-uas-site-assessments/?utm_source=SM4%20email&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=november Joe Ernster Bullock Agency...

@BigAl07 - Thank you sir! Same to you!

@PatR - While I know that your post is a few months old, I just wanted to say that I 100% agree with your assessment. Liability coverage is by far the most important aspect of a insurance policy. Like you mentioned, with hull coverage, the max amount you can lose is the value of the UAV...

I have provided a link below to an article that does a great job of highlighting the importance of having proper insurance for your commercial UAS operation. Enjoy! Why contractors should nix 'casual use' of jobsite drones Joe Ernster Bullock Agency, Inc. joe@bullockagency.com Get an Online...

@BigAl07 - You are spot on in your recommendations!

Once in awhile Global Aerospace releases articles on the topic of UAS/UAV/drone safety and insurance to to me. I have included a link to a recent article below. Enjoy...

One of the lowest points in a UAS pilot's career is a crash. Whenever I get a call or email from one of my insureds after a crash they are usually embarrassed (this goes for manned pilots as well!). However, insurance claims always involve more than a bruised ego (that is why they are claims!)...

@Tennessee Drone Services - The coverage territory of the policies that I sell are worldwide. I have provided a link to some of my content on this website below. https://commercialdronepilots.com/threads/the-great-insurance-information-thread-of-2018.901/ Also, feel free to email or call me at...

@Kdavis2269 I am an aviation insurance broker that specializes in commercial UAS insurance. Please follow the link below for my thread on this forum. https://commercialdronepilots.com/threads/the-great-insurance-information-thread-of-2018.901/ If you would like to request a quote right away...

I interpreted this as a good thing. Meaning pilots will be able to do these things without having to apply for a waiver. How would this be bad?

This article underscores the importance of getting a proper aviation insurance policy for your commercial UAS operation. Don't mess around with trying to "tweak" a traditional CGL policy to cover your business. Saving a buck is nice. But having peace of mind from being properly covered is...

I have included a link below to an article sent to me by Global Aerospace. It is titled "Improving Safety: Understanding sUAS Autonomous Capabilities." Improving Safety: Understanding sUAS Autonomous Capabilities | SM4 Safety News Thanks, Joe Ernster Bullock Agency, Inc. joe@bullockagency.com...

I recently came across the below article when reading news stories about UAS. This is a PRIME example of why commercial UAS operators should carefully examine their insurance policies and consider only doing business with aviation specific insurance companies and brokers. UAS: Drones Are...