Drone exam · Insurance

A drone clips a parked car and also breaks its own gimbal. Why should the operator not assume one insurance section covers both losses?

Answer

Damage to someone else's car is a third party liability exposure. Damage to the operator's own drone or gimbal is usually a separate first party or equipment coverage question.

Explanation

Insurance policies divide risks by what is damaged and who owns it. A liability policy can protect against claims from others without paying to repair the operator's aircraft.