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Expert Drones Launches UAS Franchising Program, New York Store

By Betsy Lillian · March 17, 2017

Expert Drones Launches UAS Franchising Program, New York Store

Expert Drones, a subsidiary of Dronepire Inc., has publicly unveiled its unmanned aircraft system (UAS) franchising and partnership program, which includes a full-service drone store opening soon in Upstate New York.

dji-phantom-drone Expert Drones Launches UAS Franchising Program, New York Store

According to the company, the program allows potential owners to choose from various categories of partnerships and licenses, including setting up a full-service drone sales and retail store, running an authorized drone repair facility, or setting up a drop-shipping distribution sales program.

Expert Drones adds that the program aims to offer entrepreneurs the resources and opportunities to become part of the “growing, multibillion-dollar drone industry.”

The first brick and mortar drone store announced as part of the new partnership program is scheduled to open on May 1 in Rochester.

The store will sell UAS, as well as provide walk-in services for repair work. The Rochester location joins several other Expert Drones retail stores across the U.S.

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