Roof Inspection Drone Service
Inspect roofs safely from the air for damage, insurance, and maintenance
Overview
Roof inspection drone operators charge $200-$600 per inspection.
Completing 100-300 inspections monthly generates $200,000-$1,200,000 annually with 70-85% margins.
In 2025, drones safer and faster than ladder inspections.
Services include residential roof inspections ($200-$400), commercial roof assessments ($400-$1,200), insurance claim documentation ($250-$600), storm damage surveys ($300-$800), thermal roof leak detection ($400-$1,000), and detailed inspection reports with photos.
Successful operators provide same-day inspections, generate detailed reports, identify damage and maintenance needs, integrate thermal imaging, and work with insurance and roofing companies.
Roofing contractors and insurance as clients.
Marketing through roofing companies, insurance adjusters, property management, home inspection companies, and direct homeowner marketing.
Required Skills
- Drone Piloting
- Roof Assessment
- FAA Part 107
- Thermal Imaging
- Report Writing
- Insurance Claims
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High volume potential
- Safer than ladder inspections
- Recurring partnerships with roofers
- Fast inspections increase capacity
- Insurance market pays well
Cons
- Weather-dependent operations
- Competitive in some markets
- Need roofing knowledge
- Thermal equipment expensive
- Liability for missed damage
How to Get Started
- Get FAA Part 107 certification
- Learn roof inspection and damage assessment
- Invest in drone and thermal camera
- Partner with roofing and insurance companies
- Provide fast same-day roof inspections
- Generate detailed reports with imagery
- Build high-volume inspection business
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