Blog Post

Jul 24, 2018

The Sky’s the Limit: Possibilities and Pitfalls of Drone Use in Real Estate

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Though drones have become more and more ubiquitous in hobbyist circles over the past decade, interest in the small, unmanned aircraft has only recently begun to spread into the commercial realm. Recent news reports speculating as to the future use of drones by leading retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart, have served to increase public curiosity regarding the future of these machines in the commercial sector. Although recent media interest revolves largely around the potential for drone delivery by large retailers, drone use could be integrated into many other aspects of real estate as well, with possible applications in marketing, surveying, property management and construction, among other areas. Despite the increasing affordability and availability of drones, however, property owners, business owners and other real estate professionals should be aware of the potential complications and limitations that may arise in incorporating drone use into any business model.

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