Micro-Drones Moving into Commercial Operations

Micro-drones, those that weigh less than 250 grams, are popular with recreational UAV flyers for several reasons. They are relatively inexpensive, with models starting at under $500. Additionally, the 249-gram-and-under category requires no FAA registration, nor do they fall under the remote ID (RID) regulation.

Now, with the aid of sophisticated flight planning and automated control software, micro-drones are tackling commercial operations such as construction monitoring.