The new FAA Part 107 regulations created clear winners among those who follow the rules in the following businesses:
- Agriculture
- Construction site management
- Environmental research
- Infrastructure inspection (utilities, energy, telecommunications)
- Mapping/Surveying
- Real Estate sales
- Video/Movie/Photography
These winners will benefit from lower cost service providers due to the reduced barriers to entry; however, there will always be opportunities for those drone service providers that can differentiate their services with a clear brand, appropriate cost structure, and bundled services.
Remember, quality and safety always count.