Insurers encouraged to lobby regulators on drone safety laws
Safety laws governing the use of drones have been pitched as a potential lobbying area for insurers to champion in an effort to mitigate large pay-outs from accidents or improper use of the technology.
Speaking to a Lloyd's audience today, Elborne Mitchell partner Ned Swan said technology is emerging to prevent drone-related accidents, for example, geo-fencing systems that would halt the operation
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