Drone Method of Roof Inspection
Roof Experts is no stranger to using drones when completing a roof inspection. Drones allow us to have high quality photos and video to refer to to more deeply analyze the state of your roof. When tech upgrades, so do we. Roof Experts proudly now uses AI drones for roof inspections– still free to you! So what’s the difference? Why should I consider the drone method of roof inspection? The key reasons are for data collection, reduced physical risk, increased speed, and accessible maintenance. Let’s dive into these four factors and how they vary with an enhanced AI drone.
Drone approaching residential roof.
How Do the Drones Work?
Drones are used for all kinds of applications these days. Once it became attainable for almost anyone to mount a camera to a drone, it changed the game for roof inspections. These drones allow us to capture high definition photos and videos that we can share amongst our professionals and view countless times to be sure we’ve considered every facet of your roof. With our new AI drone system, the AI software is able to heat-map the roof and measure material thickness, finding issues that are invisible to the naked eye.
The Common Features of Both Methods of Drone Roof Inspections
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Risk reduction:
- Sure, your home may be a perfect one-story ranch. You probably put up holiday lights with ease! But some residences have steep pitches, multiple gables, or obstacles like fallen debris. With a drone, our Experts can see what’s going on without leaving the ground. If a part of your roof requires further inspection, we can make the decision after reviewing the drone data.
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Liability loss:
- As mentioned, without a person on your roof, liability is out of your hands. Since liability insurance often makes up a significant portion of inspection costs, they can be avoided altogether with most drone-lead roof inspections.
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Structure-free:
- If your residential or commercial roof is complex in either size, height, or shape, not only are you at added risk of injury, but structural support may be required. Though scaffolding is unlikely, OSHA regulations require full harness systems for the safety of our crew. More steps, more gear, more hassle.
A steep pitch like this requires all roofers to be harnessed for safety.
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Stay open:
- If your commercial business handles pressure systems or volatile materials, you’re required to shut down your operation so that a person can safely access your roof. You may be looking at a decrease in revenue if this were the case. With a drone inspection, the only material at risk is our quad and the camera! Don’t worry, we would never make you close for that!
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Data collection:
- With a drone inspection, you don’t have to worry about the fallibility of humans. When we physically inspect a roof, we take ample photos and videos. That being said, we are still human! A drone will collect comprehensive and multi-angled visuals of your roof. These high quality images and videos can be manipulated and analyzed by our knowledgeable team, ensuring no aspect of your roof is missed.
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Simple solar surveys:
- If you are considering solar panels for your home or business, the initial inspection can take lots of time! With a Roof Experts drone roof inspection, you get back your time. Not only that, we can recommend our preferred partner, Mayer Solar, or even get you outfitted with incredible GAF Solar Shingles!
How AI Drones Improve Roof Inspections
While all of the amazing advantages listed above are true of all drone roof inspections, AI drone systems take everything one step above what it was. Let’s discuss some of the main benefits of the AI drone method of roof inspection.
- Automated data analysis:
- AI drones automatically analyze the images and data captured during its flight. They can accurately identify cracks, leaks, and structural weakness in real-time.
- Increased accuracy:
- AI systems can detect minute details that may be invisible to the human eye. Accurate identification of issues is crucial to the upkeep of your roof and can help with key preventative maintenance.
- Time efficiency:
- No, AI drones don’t necessarily fly faster. But they are often equipped with software that allows them to fly around autonomously. Without the need for roof mapping or manual maneuvering, everyone saves time.
- Consistency:
- Utilizing one software system means we are achieving a consistent inspection of every roof! So no matter who is on site, our data is all comparable to one another.
- Predictive maintenance:
- AI drones don’t only identify the current issues plaguing your home, they can also refer to past events. By using historical data of your home’s location, the software can predict upcoming issues based on weather and other factors.
- Weather adaptability:
- AI-enhanced drones can optimize their data collection in bad weather. So don’t worry if your inspection is scheduled for a dreary day! All of the visual data collected with be crisp and usable.
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Conclusion
As you can see, drones are revolutionizing your typical inspection in many ways. From timesaving to safety improvements, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider using drones the next time your business needs an inspection. We hope this article has helped you understand some of those reasons!
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