We have all heard that buzzing sound. Something like a swarm of bees or an engine just about to start but never quite does. The first time you heard it, all that went through your mind was that some crazy kid probably had a new toy, and you weren’t that far off. Today, those crazy kids are far from the only users of drones, and one use may surprise you.
Preparing for takeoff on this story about drones and your insurance company and, well, yes, your privacy, let’s take a moment to first be sure we’re clear on what a drone is. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a drone is “an unmanned aircraft or ship guided by remote control or onboard computers.” That is as good a definition as any, so simply put, we’re talking about little remote-controlled helicopters or airplanes flying around. Most of these drones are also equipped with a camera for taking photos and video.
