Roof inspection with drone

Roof inspection with drone

Pros of drone inspections and the models we recommend.

Roof inspections with drones is becoming an increasingly popular niche over time, as thanks to small unmanned helpers, these quite often complex and dangerous jobs are easier to carry out.

Apart from the speed, drones help in the safety and precision of inspections. It is no longer necessary to risk human lives, build complex structures, temporary walls, etc.

This article will look at why roof inspection with drones benefits workers and property or business owners. We will also recommend 3 of the best drones for roof inspections.

What are the benefits of using drones for roof inspections?

Eliminate risk

By using a drone during inspections, the risk to employees is reduced to zero. There is no need to set up ladders, temporary structures, or netting for a person to climb onto the roof and perform the necessary inspection.

Faster inspections

With drones, you'll save a lot of time putting up all the firewalls and harnesses. In just a few minutes, you will be able to access the desired location without going in person or sending an employee.

Extensive roof filming

In addition to being able to take pictures of the roof from all the sides you want, the actual pictures you take can be more wide-ranging than regular camera shots.

Less risk of property damage

When a standard inspection is done, ladders, partitions and other aids can all fall at some point and damage property such as parts of buildings, vehicles and even the inspection equipment itself.

Greater inspection volume in less time

Sometimes, the inspections that need to be done involve more than one building, making the standard procedure difficult. With drones, you can go through all the buildings at once, gather the necessary information and process it very quickly and easily afterwards.

If you need to do a repeat inspection, you can even use the field pre-programming function and set the route already saved.

High accuracy

Using a drone you will even be able to obtain and analyze the inspection site with higher accuracy.

The best roof inspection drones for 2021.:

The best drone for roof inspections may be different for different users. It all depends on what amount you have allocated for this investment, whether you would like your drone to perform automatic flights, what types of buildings you will be inspecting, etc.

Here are our TOP 3 drones for 2021 for roof inspections:

DJI Mini 2

This is an extremely lightweight and compact drone that you can always carry with you. It weighs less than 250g so no registration is needed for it, however always check for changes in legislation before you start using it. Even though it is so small in size, the DJI Mini 2 has a stabilized 4K video camera and you can take 12MP photos with it. Its size is a big plus on the one hand, but on the other - you should keep in mind that in stronger winds, smooth flight can be more easily disrupted. The resolution of the camera is not the highest, so you will have to fly closer to the building if you want to take more detailed pictures.

DJI Mavic 2 Pro

This drone is larger in size and has a more powerful motor than the DJI Mini 2. This means it provides greater stability and flight protection. The camera here is now 20MP and the images are much clearer. The drone has an obstacle avoidance system and a bunch of other features for more precise operation. The price, of course, is higher than that of the DJI Mini 2, but the convenience and stability are well worth it. Perhaps what the Mavic 2 Pro lacks that would benefit roof inspectors is thermal imaging.

DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced

This model is even higher-end than the previous two models, featuring what they lack - a high-resolution thermal camera. Thanks to it, you can detect features in roofs that are not visible on the surface, such as leaks and gaps, for example. If you need to perform flights where you can't get close to the building, the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced is your drone. It features a 48MP high-resolution camera and 32x zoom capability. The drone also has GPS tagging capability, with which you can upgrade rooftop analytics.

This drone is targeted towards users who perform high volume or high value inspections.

You can view all of these DJI drone models and learn more about them at COPTER.BG. Contact our team if you have further questions.