Aerial Drone Inspections

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Massachusetts Home Inspections now offers complimentary aerial drone roof inspections as part of every home inspection. If I arrive at your prospective home and am unable to safely inspect 100% of an inaccessible roof area from the ground using my binoculars, I will deploy my remote-controlled Autel Evo II drone—provided the property is outside FAA-controlled airspace. This allows me to capture high-resolution aerial photos and videos of hard-to-reach roof areas and components. After the inspection, I thoroughly review the images and footage in my office and provide you with all relevant findings, including the video, by the end of the day.

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My drone is equipped with GPS Flight Mode, making aerial inspections simple and completely safe when flying over any Massachusetts home. With hands-free hovering and obstacle avoidance, I can focus on capturing critical images without worrying about nearby obstacles. In uncontrolled airspace, the drone is legally allowed to fly up to 400 feet above the structure and has a flight time of over 30 minutes per battery. It’s fully capable of inspecting roofs, chimneys, and other roof penetrations that are too high or inaccessible to reach safely with a ladder. Using Bluetooth, my drone’s HD camera connects to my iPhone (mounted on the controller), allowing me to view a real-time feed of what the camera is capturing. This ensures I can assess and document hard-to-reach areas with accuracy and precision.

Potential clients often ask if there’s an additional cost for using my drone during home inspections. The answer is no—I don’t charge extra for drone use or any of the tools I use. All tools, along with my expertise, are included in your inspection package. I invest in the latest technology to deliver the most thorough and accurate inspections possible, ensuring you receive the most detailed information in the safest way.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows recreational drone use under specific conditions but requires proper authorization for commercial UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operations. My drone and I are fully registered with the FAA, and I always obtain real-time permission before flying over any home where enhanced visual access is needed. I strictly follow all FAA regulations, including keeping the drone within my line of sight at all times, maintaining a maximum altitude of 400 feet, and ensuring a safe distance of at least five miles from manned aircraft and airports. Safety and compliance are my top priorities.

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For additional information regarding my drone use, I will be available for questions on-site.

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Dave had an impressive website that seemed to be too thorough to be anything but genuine. The thing that seemed to sell me was that he says right on his website that you may pay a little more for his service, but that his quality is higher. So I decided to give him a try even though I had no reference from another person hoping for someone of top quality. I was not disappointed. He was at the home early as promised and had done an inspection of the exterior and was writing up notes so that when I arrived, he walked me through the exterior first. Even with his early arrival, we were still there for about 3 hours looking through every little corner and cubby. He would occasionally stop and fill out his inspection forms which were easy to follow and read; he gives you a full folder of his notes that are well organized.

Dave was open to all questions and concerns so every time I saw something that was potentially concerning to me, he would look, give his opinion and often shared other experiences with similar circumstances. He also had a good sense of humor which helped to lighten what can be a stressful experience (having someone pointing out problem items that you didn't see). I would highly recommend Massachusetts Home Inspections.

Michael