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Four Tips to Make Sure Drones Don’t Leave You High and Dry
A decent amount of red tape comes with the adoption of drones in the workplace, so here is what construction owners and contractors can do to avoid putting their companies and crews at risk.
By Jake Morin
November 13, 2017
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by Jake Morin
Jake Morin, ProSight Specialty Insurance, has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Morin is a graduate of Western New England University where he majored in Criminal Justice and minored in History.
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