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AI-Driven Drone Surveillance Is Leading to Home Insurance Cancellations

Consumer groups say they've seen a 'dramatic increase' in homeowners dropped from coverage because of aerial images

Although he describes himself as a “lazy homeowner,” Cahn maintains that he diligently handles the essential aspects of homeownership, such as upgrading electrical and HVAC systems and ensuring the safety and structural integrity of his property. Insurance companies using drones to spy on homes is now a standard industry practice, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal(WSJ). Insurers typically look for issues such as damaged shingles, yard debris, overhanging tree branches, and undeclared swimming pools or trampolines.

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