Builder News Drones Could Make Your Business Soar NAHB | November 10, 2015 It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a… business development tool? An increasing number of businesses – including builders and land developers – are benefiting from the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones. Anyone can fly a drone as long as it’s for recreational purposes and meets certain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions. But until recently, very few drones could legally be flown for commercial purposes. At the start of 2015, only eight companies had been granted FAA exemptions (referred to as Section 333) to allow an operator to fly the drone commercially in low-risk, controlled environments. In the last 10 months, that number has grown to more than 2,100 companies and individuals. This sudden growth is evidence that industry leaders are realizing these big-boy toys aren’t just built for fun. They also have an array of commercial applications. Those who might be most intrigued by these gliding gizmos include builders seeking an edge on the competition, land developers wanting to save time during site surveys, and inspectors seeking safer alternatives when examining hard-to-reach areas. Read the entire article 3D-Printed House and Car to Be Displayed at IBS NAHB | November 11, 2015 The evolution of 3D-printing technology is continually finding new ways to impact not only how we live, but also what we live in. Attendees at the 2016 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this January will get to experience what life would be like living in a 3D-printed home, which comes complete with a 3D-printed vehicle. Read the entire article Manufacturing Integrated Energy (AMIE) demonstration project, including a house and vehicle built using 3Dprinting technology. 14 | HBRA of Fairfield County | December 2015
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