Drone Tech 101: Choosing the Right Drone for Roof...

There's a reason why the global drone roof inspection market is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 14.2% through 2033. Drones have proven to offer numerous advantages for roofing contractors and companies. From completing more jobs in less time to improving safety and efficiency, drone solutions help roofers gain a competitive edge in the bidding process, see greater customer satisfaction, and quickly scale to meet demand from the safety of the ground.

Yet, not all drone solutions are created equally. Drone technology is advancing at a rapid pace, so it can be overwhelming for roofers to know what to look for and sift through all the features and benefits of multiple providers to choose the right one. While the best drone solution for you depends on your business requirements, there are three main characteristics to prioritize. As you weigh providers and features, put these at the top of your must-have list.

3 Key Considerations in Selecting a Drone for Roof Inspections

Camera Quality

Your drone solution is only as useful as the images it captures, and camera quality has advanced significantly in the last few years to render high-resolution images - depending on your technology. Some drone solutions are more cutting-edge than others, offering ultra high-resolution images of roofs you can stitch together in software to provide a complete digital reproduction of the roof. Choose a drone solution that offers such software as well as a high-quality 360° view camera system.

Flight Stability

Obstacle avoidance is an essential component of any high-performing drone solution. You'll want to be sure your drone is able to smartly skirt objects and keep itself safe during use, otherwise you risk costly repairs or even a lost job if the drone can't complete surveillance. There are tiers of obstacle avoidance, but 6-way is optimal for roofing contractors - especially when paired with the aforementioned 360° view camera system.

It's ideal for your drone solution to offer AI-driven obstacle avoidance software, so you can focus on deploying the drone knowing it will steer itself clear of hazards.

Ease of Use

Advanced drone technology that leverages AI also makes for a supremely easy-to-use solution. Consider drone solutions that are fully autonomous so you don't have to spend time becoming an expert in drone flight to start capturing high-quality images of roofs. You'll want drones that offer stress-free operation so you can start using them for roof inspections right away. Choose drones that come with straightforward controls and software built specifically for roofers.

Why Roofing Companies Choose EagleView Assess

Roofing businesses select EagleView Assess™ because it leads the industry in those three categories - and more.

• Assess drones were designed for roofers and offer fully integrated software made for inspecting and measuring roofs.

• With the highest-quality cameras on the market that boast a 360° view, Assess delivers incredibly high-resolution images. The drones also capture images at a uniform height of approximately 4 feet across all roof facets - recognizing every facet for better images.

• Roofers can combine these images to create a complete digital roof reproduction for review.

• AI-driven obstacle avoidance and fully autonomous capabilities make Assess drones the easiest to fly and the hardest to crash.

• With simple controls and software, roofers can quickly begin using the Assess drone solution to see ROI from their investment with a short learning curve.

These features give roofing companies a competitive edge in the roof inspection process. EagleView Assess^TM allows roofers to capture hard-to-detect damage from the safety of the ground to deliver the most accurate roof condition data and measurements possible. Roofers can produce automated reports that quickly validate insurance claims to make customers happier, start work faster, and ultimately complete more jobs in less time.

See EagleView Assess in Action

Discover why Assess drones are the ones roofers choose to grow and scale their operations. Book a demo today to see for yourself how EagleView Assess helps you run a more competitive roofing business.

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