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Sign into your accountNew Drone Rule Affecting the Real Estate Industry
September 19 2016
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), most commonly known as drones, are making an impact in many aspects of life. In the past, being able to use drones for commercial purposes, including in the real estate industry, had been complicated and limited to operators who had an FAA Section 333 exemption.
That just changed. The first operational rule from the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems became effective August 29, 2016.
If you have been following the development of drones for commercial use, here are three significant changes to note with this ruling:
- A pilot's license is no longer required.
- A section 333 exception is no longer required.
- A remote pilot certificate with a sUAS rating from the FAA is required, if you don't have a pilot's license.
Overall, with this rule, the FAA is making drone technology more accessible to the commercial sector. Real estate is one area where anticipation and expectation is high because with drones, one can take breathtaking video footage and make a distinguishable impact in the marketing piece of the property.