State agency offers insurance tips for new drone owners

Congratulations. You followed the holiday trend and are a proud owner of a drone. Now what?

Before you fly, make sure you know what you’re liable for — and covered for — if you crash it.

The Colorado Division of Insurance wants people to know that operating drones — whether for personal or commercial use — poses a number of insurance issues to consider before taking flight, ranging from personal injury and property damage to privacy concerns.

The Federal Aviation Administration estimated that more than 1 million drones would be sold for personal use this holiday season. Additionally, the FAA estimates that by 2020,…