Drones Offering Benefits for Farmers and Insurers

Drones are being used in many different walks of life now, but the agricultural industry in particular has found drones to be particularly useful in recent years. Farmers have been able to use drones to keep a watchful eye on their crops from above, using the aerial perspective and to spot potential problems in their fields before those issues spiral out of control. Drones save farmers both time and money and allow them to inspect their property quickly and provide a more clear and immediate look at the overall health of their operations.

More recently, drones have also started to see use by the insurance companies that offer coverage to farmers, and it’s benefitting both parties. According to Herald & Review of Illinois, more and more insurance companies are employing drones to take a look at farms during insurance claims. These companies are also utilizing drones to help offer farmers more competitive coverage rates, since they no longer have to rely simply on county numbers and averages to formulate these rates. Instead, insurance brokers can bring a drone out to a farm and fly it over it for an hour or two and learn everything they need to know about a farm before offering farmers the best rates possible. It ends up being a win for both sides and helps everyone feel good about the crop insurance coverage that is eventually selected.

At The Lewis Financial Group, we understand the needs of farmers and ranchers and do everything we can to provide affordable and comprehensive coverage for your operation. We are licensed in West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky, and we strive to provide the best insurance coverage for agribusiness clients. To learn more about our insurance products or for a free review of your existing coverage to see how we may be able to offer better, more affordable protection, call our offices today in West Virginia at 304-242-3355 or in Ohio at 740-699-2636.

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