Aviation practice leader
ALLIANZ GLOBAL CORPORATE & SPECIALTY
The use of drones is increasing dramatically around the world: The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that 2.5 million drones will be sold in 2016 alone, and that the total number of unmanned aerial vehicles sold will rise to 7 million by 2020. A US Marine Corps veteran, licensed pilot and graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, James van Meter is now the regional head of general aviation and head of the unmanned aircraft product line for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Recently, van Meter debuted a podcast, “Rise of the Drone,” to address the emerging risks, regulatory challenges and safety issues associated with the use of UAVs/drones.
