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I have been inactive on this forum for quite some time. So, I wanted to comment here to give this thread a bit more visibility. I have been insuring commercial drone operations since 2015 and still going very strong in 2025. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. Also, I have...

I am an aviation insurance broker that has specialized in drone insurance since 2015. I can easily help you on the aviation liability and hull coverage. However, the E&O may be a bit more difficult depending on the situation. 99% of my clients are insured with Global Aerospace. However, we are...

@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. [email protected] 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...