Drones or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) have become wildly popular lately among hobbyists and various industries. Able to hover, move vertically, and make near zero-point turns, drones are incredibly fun to use — but they aren’t just for enjoyment. Many can be outfitted with attachments like cameras and grasping claws to lift and carry light objects, which makes them as useful as they are enjoyable to use.
Drones are already used in commercial inspections by utility companies, in agriculture, etc. It makes sense that we would want to use drones for home inspections. They move quickly, dramatically speeding up certain parts of the inspection process. With the ability to attach cameras, they can see in places that would be difficult — and sometimes near impossible — to access ourselves.
Some home inspectors have also begun to employ home inspection crawl space drones — or “crawl bots” — but this article focuses entirely on UAVs. Let’s look at what you should know about aerial drones and how they might benefit your home inspection operation.
How are inspectors using drones for home inspections?
Many home inspection services have drones these days. The ability to get to hard-to-reach locations, like steep roofs and chimney tops, gives you a bird’s-eye view of what’s happening. Good drones have precision control, so you can get the camera in as tight and narrow as you need. If the onboard camera is digital with magnification capability, you can get a good look at potential cracks, wear, and other damage that might not be readily visible to the naked eye.
Drones give inspectors a view they might not otherwise get, and customers also love aerial photographs of their property. Adding a bird’s-eye view of the property to the front page of an inspection report gives the report an added professional quality while also thoroughly impressing the property owner.
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