To some, they’re toys; to others, weapons. We’re still figuring out how drones fit into our lives as tools for observing, transporting, communicating… and who knows what else. But as they increasingly enter mainstream business practices, we in the insurance world see an exciting drone development: the insurance industry actually appears to be leading the charge of drone adoption. Inspecting buildings and property for insurance purposes takes a lot of resources. Claims adjusters are experts who must be able to spot patterns and precursors to damage—not just damage itself.