The Effect of Banning Affordable UAS in the United States
A White Paper by Pilot Institute
- We surveyed over 8,056 US drone operators - recreationional, Part 107 businesses, employees, and organizations of all sizes.
- Using this data, we were able to estimate industry-wide proportions with 99% confidence, within about 1.4–2.5 percentage points.
- Discover the financial stakes - how many operators lost or delayed work, and the typical dollar impact reported over the last 12 months.
- We also break down the effect of affordable drone restrictions - the expected operational impact, how long fleets can last, and what operators plan to do (reduce work, raise prices, shut down, or switch).
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