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Commercial drone use set to take flight with release of FAA rule “We’ve of individuals,use,” said Photo by Don McCullough Interior Design by She Designs Hawaii KALOKO FURNITURE Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Free Islandwide Delivery ,BVIPMB4USFFUJO)BMF,VAJ1MBBt LBMPLPGVSOJUVSFDPNtWJTJUVTPOGBDFCPPL can put drones to good use,” said Salomone, broker-owner of Real Estate II Inc. in Coral Springs, Florida. “That effort just took another big step forward. The rules unveiled today will help more real estate professionals take flight, making the efficiency and innovation that drones have to offer available to a much broader base of operators.” The FAA’s announcement marks a long-fought victory for the National Association of Realtors. Since early 2014, NAR has worked with the FAA and industry partners to integrate drones into the national airspace for commercial use. NAR wrote to the FAA on numerous occasions to weigh in on the final Small UAS Rule, and testified before Congress to support the use of drones in real estate. Despite eliminating the requirement that operators hold a pilot’s license, anyone looking to fly drones commercially will still have to comply with strict requirements designed to protect people on the ground. Drones are useful in a number of real estate-related applications, New construction or remodel we are your Kitchen & Bathroom specialists. 8 West Hawaii Real Estate | July 6, 2016 Commercial drone use in the real estate business got a boost June 21 with the release of the Federal Aviation Administration’s final rule governing small unmanned aerial systems, or UASs, in the national air space. Drones are increasingly being used in commercial applications, but federal regulations have required commercial drone operators to apply for a “Section 333” waiver from the FAA before they can fly. Over 5,000 waivers were issued to commercial entities, a significant portion of which were used for the real estate business, but only licensed pilots were eligible to fly commercially. FAA rules released today create a clearer pathway for real estate professionals to use drones for commercial purposes, a prospect that National Association of Realtors President Tom Salomone called a win for the industry. “We’ve worked hard to strike a responsible balance that protects the safety and privacy of individuals, while also ensuring real estate professionals 329-5836 Please come and visit our showroom M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm SAT 9am to 1pm and Appointment 73-5620 Kauhola St. #3 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 www.kitchencabinetshawaii.com kci@aloha.net YOU CAN COUNT ON US including marketing properties, assisting with appraisals, facilitating insurance claims and overseeing utility work. While many real estate professionals with pilot’s licenses have already put drones to use in these arenas, the new rules are expected to open the door for additional operators to do the same. Despite the significant progress


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