On August 29, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration implemented its revamped regulations for marketers and real estate professionals who want to use drones for capturing images. Inman News published an article explaining how the new laws will affect our industry, and what brokers and agents need to know before they jump in feet-first.

Among their key points were, of course, knowing your strategy in advance, but you also need to take into consideration getting an FAA certificate, understanding local drone rules (on top of the national ones) and familiarizing yourself with video editing software so you can make the most of the content you capture.

Read the full article here, and let us know – will you be investing in a drone for your business? Do you think it’s worth the time, money and trainings required? Tell us in the comments below!

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