GUEST COLUMN: Drone restrictions put small businesses at risk

Posted under: SMB
Date: 2023-12-28
GUEST COLUMN: Drone restrictions put small businesses at risk

Drones are increasingly crucial in various industries, including imagery, agriculture, real estate, search and rescue, firefighting, and tower inspections. However, a policy trend of economic protectionism in Congress is threatening to end the aviation revolution. Congress is considering legislation that would ban the most widely used manufacturer of drones in the U.S., putting innovation at risk. As a business owner, I am concerned about the consequences of these policies. Blue Nose Aerial Imaging, a drone service provider franchise, has over 20 franchise locations that employ Americans from various backgrounds. Their franchisees serve small businesses in various industries, including agriculture, construction, infrastructure inspections, and commercial and residential real estate. DJI drones are cost-effective, deliver exceptional quality, and intuitive to use across many applications. Limiting the drone supply chain would be catastrophic for businesses, employees, and customers.

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