State Farm is the first insurer to gain FAA approval for commercial drone use which may help pave the way for widespread commercial use of unmamed aerial vehicles.
Insurance company ‘FAA has become the first insurer to win approval for commercial drone use from the State Farm’. The drones’ high-resolution image technology allows for accurate assessments of property damage, meaning insurance adjusters will no longer have to risk their safety by climbing on damaged roofs. This nod of approval from the State Farm’ could lead to widespread commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles in addition to future utility and telecom inspections.