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  1. NextGenUAV

    USA Insurance question

    We operate a fleet of UAVs, adding the client as an additional insured is common practice and we would not fly without. Never any additional cost unless the client requests higher limits than we carry. We use Tammy over at Highlands Aviation Insurance, www.highlandinsagcy.com , very responsive...
  2. NextGenUAV

    Multiple UAV Liability Insurance Question

    the fine print in the AMA policy boils down to covering nothing in the commercial game.............. to save some money we do not cover hull on our lower cost units, just liability. If we are flying our Aerigon or Alta's with payloads that can cost upwards of 75K, we have full coverage. in the...
  3. NextGenUAV

    Multiple UAV Liability Insurance Question

    The Editor is correct, we have several platforms on our policy , from our Aerigon to our Inspires, each unit is identified separately as are the payloads we fly. there is a cost associated to all of them as is expected. We use Highlands Aviation www.highlandinsagcy.com and they are very...
  4. NextGenUAV

    Flying UAV for Non-Recreational use

    There are absolutely insurance solutions if you dont have a 333 or COA (we have both). Through the painful process of evaluating several insurance solutions we have settled on Highlands Aviation Insurance Agency www.highlandinsagcy.com , they pioneered a program with Global Aerospace and with a...
  5. NextGenUAV

    New Firmware v1.3.0.00 Aug 4 2015

    flying two Shields, update with no problem, functions well, more stable, speed unchanged, no longer drops video and range is double what it use to be.
  6. NextGenUAV

    Recommended Liability Insurance Carrier

    we have had great dealing with Highlands Aviation Insurance Agency, they are a small, well run agency that specializes in UAV insurance, they have been in the "real airplane" business for years and understand the business and provide personal service. www.highlandinsagcy.com . Tammy is the...
  7. NextGenUAV

    FAA Exemption 333

    Howard, i currently fly under an FAA approved exemption and i have attached a copy of the public record portion of the application. The petition is fairly straight forward to write if you are familiar with FAA process. In conjunction with the 333 petition application and filing, you need to...
  8. NextGenUAV

    FAA plans to speed up the exemption process...

    this press release in announcing a recently approved (4-9-15) FAA 333 exemption approval whereby the company is using Inspire 1's and S1000's. also the first in the NY Metro area to have a multi-use exemption approval.
  9. NextGenUAV

    First FAA Section 333 Exemption for DJI Inspire

    NYC Metro area first 333 exemption approval for multi-use commercial application with DJI Inspire 1 and S1000.
  10. NextGenUAV

    Liability Insurance is a MUST!

    UAV insurance is a bit of a specialty, most underwriters (in the US) are just now getting comfortable writing coverage with personal use UAV's. The applications are very direct and complete. A bit of advice from someone how operates commercially and with a COA, You cannot get legitimate jobs...
  11. NextGenUAV

    Certificated Pilots beware

    bottom line is the FAA considers the UAV to be an aircraft, if you violate NAS, your ratings are at risk. more so than for a non-pilot as you cant defend yourself as if you do not understand the rules. under 400' in Class G airspace at this point is the only safe haven. There are no rules for...
  12. NextGenUAV

    Inspire Insureance

    Inspired One, i would suggest you reach out to Tammy at Highlands Aviation insurance, www.highlandinsagcy.com . she is very good and will assist you with the application.
  13. NextGenUAV

    Insurance for drone pilots

    Having multiple high dollar larger multi rotors insured, i find very good service and programs through Highland Aviation Insurance, they specialize in UAV's and have a program to suit most uses and experience levels. www.highlandinsagcy.com , great folks.
  14. NextGenUAV

    Inspire Insureance

    The best service and rates i have found came through Highland Aviation Insurance, www.highlandinsagcy.com we have several of our UAV's (we are in the business) insured through them, policies are written through Global Aerospace that has pioneered a policy with Highlands to suit most needs and...
  15. NextGenUAV

    Leaked FAA Doc Discusses Upcoming Regulations

    this article sums it up pretty well. http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregorymcneal/2015/02/14/the-faa-may-get-drones-right-after-all-9-insights-into-forthcoming-regulations/