Rise of drones has associations redirecting advocacy efforts
- April 15, 2016 |
- Walt Williams
Potential uses of the technology are so widespread that many groups are lobbying in areas they typically don't cover, like aviation Drones may one day help utility companies hunt for downed power lines and aid Realtors in selling homes, but for now, both industries are relying on their associations to pave the way for wider use of the technology. The Edison Electric Institute recently announced it had partnered with a Finnish drone inspection company, Sharper Shape, to prove the feasibility of using drones to inspect power lines and other utility assets in the U.S. The National Association of Realtors has been engaged in a similar process, advocating for regulatory… Read More