USAA Seeks FAA Approval to Use Drones at Disaster Sites
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United Services Automobile Association, the provider of insurance to military families, is seeking permission to use unmanned drone aircraft to survey damage at disaster sites.
USAA requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to test-fly 5-pound (2-kilogram) drones in a rural area near its San Antonio headquarters, according to an e-mailed statement from the company today. The firm said it could use drones to examine damage and evaluate claims before sending employees.