You may think of drones as the latest tech toy, conjuring up images of what looks like giant flying insects getting stuck in trees or whizzing uncontrollably through the air at the mercy of a small child. But we see drones in an entirely different way. These seemingly simple creations offer a staggering array of possibilities in helping us humans out by improving safety and massively reducing cost. One of these ways is roof inspections.



When you own a large commercial building, shimmying up a ladder to check out the roof isn’t really an option. This means calling in a bunch of people, hiring a load of equipment, from scaffolding to cherry pickers, all to just have a look at the roof. The costs skyrocket, and that’s before you find out if there’s any work to be done. So why not simplify it, remove all the unnecessary costs and have a skilled pilot fly a simple drone with a high-definition camera and produce an in-depth report and images.

Cheaper Repair Bills

Examining your roof regularly and building up a data bank of high-resolution images means you can spot any potential problems as soon as they start to arise. For example, comparing images with previous ones will show any areas that are beginning to deteriorate. Attending these problems whilst still in their infancy could mean a much smaller repair bill rather than a hefty one for a bigger problem.

Lower Insurance Cost

Sending people up onto roofs would incur high insurance costs due to the unpredictable and potentially life-threatening risks. This cost could take a massive chunk of a company’s revenue due to the number of people required to be involved. Not checking the roof isn’t an option either, as it could be rotting away and potentially fall in at some point. Drones eliminate the cost, time and hassle of roof inspections and can inspect a roof with no risk to human life and, therefore, no high premiums.  

Easily Inspect any Size or Shape Roof

Architects can really let their imagination loose when it comes to a building’s roof, and we see some stunning creations. But how do you inspect a roof made up of sharp angles and strange shapes? With a drone inspection, it doesn’t matter how tricky or complex the roof is. These highly manoeuvrable machines can effortlessly get into any nooks and crannies to give a complete and detailed picture, using high-quality photographs and thermal imaging.

Faster Reports

In a world where we all want everything yesterday, what could be better than a full report on your desk in no time? Ok, so it won’t arrive yesterday, but when you don’t have to book a team of people and safety equipment, you can have your roof examined in a very short space of time. The inspection itself is straightforward and fast, with your survey or report ready in a fraction of the time a traditional one would take.

Build a Bank of Precision Data

Gathering a collection of detailed data gives you markers to compare with and a catalogue of images and information for anyone you wish to inspect. Whether you get second opinions or need to show a building contractor for them to quote more accurately, all the information you need is available and safely stored for your use. The beauty of using a drone to capture this information is that they can take repeated photos at the exact same angle and elevation every time, which would be impossible for a human.

Nothing Gets Overlooked

When you rely on one person to go and inspect a roof, you are at the mercy of human error. When a drone gives you a whole catalogue of high-quality images, you can choose who views them and seek numerous opinions and quotes for work. This puts you back in control rather than being at the mercy of one person’s word.

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