Drones: A Controversial Eye in the Sky for Property Managers

Drones: A Controversial Eye in the Sky for Property Managers

by Trevor Henson | on November 20, 2012

An act was passed in February that?s ultimately going to open new doors of opportunity for real estate and property management officials. The FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act requires that the FAA ?accept and support? drones?or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)?in United States airways.

While awaiting the new stipulations to be defined and take effect (by September 2015), many industries are taking a look at how UAVs can support their business ventures.

And professionals in both property management and real estate businesses have determined several ways drones could be of use.

For example:

-Satellite imagery and data collection

-Aerial photography, without the expense of manned aircraft

-Property surveillance and maintenance oversight

There are, however, also concerns surrounding laws allowing UAVs in our airspace. Property owners and tenants, for instance, have expressed concerns about privacy violation.

There are slews of opinions on both sides of the drone controversy. And, until the new laws are defined and released, the future of UAVs is still a bit blurry. What?s your opinion as a real estate professional?

Have a great Thanksgiving!? -Trevor

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To read the original article and see what interviewed experts suggest for the future of drones, visit the?Software Advice?blog and read?Drones: A Controversial Eye in the Sky for Property Managers?by analyst Ashley Halligan.

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Trevor Henson is Chief Operations Officer and Founding Partner of First Light Property Management, Inc. Trevor has worked in real estate development and international project management since 2003. Working both nationally and internationally, Trevor has managed projects ranging from construction of small multi-family units to the planning, scheduling and management of large scale real estate projects with clients such as: Lennar Homes, The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, and The Irvine Company. Currently, Trevor manages the Southern California Division of First Light Property Management, Inc. overseeing new business development, information systems and building acquisitions. Trevor holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on Information Systems from the University of Southern California?s Marshall School of Business. He also received his Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential in 2011 and is an active Board member of the USC Marshall Alumni Association.

Source: http://www.firstlightpropertymanagement.com/blog/2012/11/drones-controversial-eye-sky-property-managers.html

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