Presentation Recap: Drones & Real Estate
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, are quickly becoming a mainstream technology in numerous industries. Real estate professionals were among the early adopters of this technology and use of drones is expanding as entrepreneurial real estate professionals identify new uses for UAS. The growth of UAS has also been driven by recent changes in federal regulations designed to streamline the regulatory approval process and facilitate integration of drones into the national airspace.
Guest speaker, Thomas Dougherty, discussed:
- Applicable federal regulations and Colorado drone laws
- Privacy and property rights issues related to drones
- Issues that real estate professionals should think about when considering using drones in their business
About the Speaker: Thomas J. Dougherty, Esq.
Tom Dougherty is a partner in the law firm of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP. Tom leads the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) practice throughout the firm’s five western states and is a frequent speaker and author on UAS-related topics. He advises UAS clients in a wide range of industries on issues related to FAA regulatory approvals and compliance, state and local law, operational risk management, litigation, and public policy. Tom also leads the firm’s energy and utilities practice where he represents investor-owned, municipal, and cooperative utilities as well as pipeline and other energy infrastructure companies in regulatory, litigation, legislative, and public policy matters. As a lawyer, engineer, and licensed pilot, Tom brings a unique perspective to the needs of clients in the emerging UAS sector.
