You may be wondering how the heck a drone can help keep a roofer safe. The way I see it, if you have to trust someone with your life, why not put your faith in a drone?
Let’s start from the top (no pun intended). The problem with traditional roof inspections is that they involve two unfortunate options: either a certified and trained professional has to climb up on your roof, or you’re stuck with an inspection via binoculars. I don’t know about you, but neither of those options sounds appealing to me! Instead of having my life in the hands of someone who might slip and fall, or some shoddy pair of binoculars that don’t work very well from hundreds of feet below anyway, I’d rather let the experts handle things safely.
Roof damage can be challenging to detect by a roofer walking around
- Roof damage can be difficult to detect.
- Roofers need to walk around on dangerous roofs, climb ladders and get up high to inspect them.
- They’re also at risk of falling or being struck by lightning.
A drone can be used to keep roofers off of roofs that are dangerous
You may be wondering, “Why should I use a drone to inspect my roof? In the past, I’ve always just had my roofer climb up there.” Well, there are a few reasons why we recommend against this practice:
- Roofers can be injured or killed by falling off a roof.
- Roofers can be injured or killed by falling debris.
- Roofers can be injured or killed by falling off a ladder.
- Roofers can be injured or killed by falling off a scaffold.
A drone pilot doesn’t need to climb all over the roof, just get a good view
If you could fly a drone above the roof, would you? It’s a tempting prospect when it comes to inspecting homes that have been untouched since their original construction. While the interior of a house is important and worth looking at, so are its exterior details. This can include:
- Checking for worn shingles
- Looking for rotten or missing wood trim or siding
- Checking for water damage in areas where water might not be visible from ground level
Drones can fly above the roof to inspect it without worrying about falling or losing balance.
You can fly a drone over the roof. It’s not nearly as dangerous as climbing the ladder and it doesn’t require you to worry about falling or losing balance.
Drones can offer a better vision than a person would have from the ground looking up at the roof.
You may have heard that drones are making roof inspections safer. But how?
The answer is simple: drones can offer a better vision than a person would have from the ground looking up at the roof. Let’s say you’re trying to look at your house’s shingles from below, but there are trees or other obstacles blocking your view. Or maybe it’s raining, or windy—so much so that no one could safely stand on top of their ladder with an angle grinder in hand. With a drone, though, these limitations don’t apply! The drone can safely fly higher than even a tall ladder could take someone; it can fly in rain and wind; and if needed for inspection purposes (which we recommend) its UV-resistant camera lens will keep it operating on sunny days as well.
Drones may have special cameras that show data from infrared images which can help detect moisture problems in the roof.
Drones may have special cameras that show data from infrared images, which can help detect moisture problems in the roof before they become a problem. These drones are also equipped with sensors that can measure temperature and humidity levels, so you can be sure your home is safe for your family.
Drone inspections help using modern technology to keep humans safe and reduce risks of falls from heights.
With drones, you can check out roofs from the air. This is a big deal because roofs are dangerous to inspect from the ground. They’re slippery and have sharp edges that could easily cut you or cause you to fall and injure yourself. Drones eliminate these risks by flying over the roof instead of walking around on it.
Conclusion
We encourage you to explore the many options available for your business or property. Our fleet of drones are at your service, ready to inspect your roof on short notice!