AerialScopeFlight
Solar inspection
Visual or thermal inspections of rooftop and ground-mounted arrays, or both. Thermal finds hot spots, failing cells and dead strings that look fine to the eye. Residential visual from $199; thermal quoted.
Residential from $199
Commercial & site data
See the roof without the ladder
Detailed close-ups of the roof, chimney, flashing and gutters, plus an overview of the whole property. We collect the photos; you, your roofer or your adjuster decide what they mean. Photos within 3 business days.
Get a quote$175
Who it's for
Built for
Homeowners, buyers and sellers
See the roof up close before you call a roofer, make an offer or list the house.
Roofers and insurance adjusters
Get clear photos of steep or hard-to-reach roofs without anyone climbing up.
Property managers
Keep a dated photo record of roofs across your properties, including commercial roofs.
What you get
Included
- Close-up photos of the roof, chimney, flashing and gutters
- An overview of the whole property from above
- Nobody on a ladder or on the roof
- Photos you can share with your roofer, adjuster or home inspector
- Edited photos within 3 business days, often sooner
Pricing*
- $175 for a residential roof and property flight.
- Commercial roofs: quoted by roof size and access.
- Next-business-day photo delivery +$75.
- Free travel within 30 miles of Johnson City. We serve the Tri-Cities and nearby areas; a little farther out, travel costs are included in your quote.
* Prices may change at any time. We'll always confirm the current price in your quote before you book.
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Roof & property photos: your questions
Is a drone roof inspection a professional inspection report?
No. We capture detailed photo documentation so you, your roofer, your adjuster or your home inspector can see the roof without a ladder. We don't diagnose damage, give a condition opinion or write an inspection report. The photos are a dated record for the professionals you work with.
Can a drone find roof leaks?
A drone can show visible signs worth checking, such as missing or lifted shingles, damaged flashing or clogged gutters. It can't confirm where water is getting in. Share the photos with your roofer, who can decide what needs a closer look or a repair.
Do I need a license to fly a drone for roof inspections?
Yes. Flying a drone for paid work requires an FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate. Our pilots hold them, and every flight carries $1 million in liability coverage. If you need a certificate of insurance, we send it at no charge.
Should I get roof photos before buying or selling a house?
It helps. Clear photos show the roof's visible condition before you negotiate, and they're easy to share with your agent, home inspector or roofer. They're photo documentation, not a home inspection, so use them alongside a licensed inspection rather than instead of one.
Can you photograph a roof for an insurance claim?
Yes. We capture close-ups of the areas you're concerned about and an overview of the whole roof, so you have a dated record to share with your adjuster. The adjuster or your roofer decides what the damage is and what's covered.
Do you photograph commercial roofs?
Yes, commercial roofs are welcome. Flat and low-slope roofs on offices, shops and warehouses are easy to cover from the air, with no lift or roof access needed. Send the address and roof size, and we reply with a price within one business day.
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Where are we flying?
Send the address and the job. We'll reply with a price within one business day.
Call or text (813) 368-4554Email bryan@aerialscopevi.comServing Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and the surrounding Tri-Cities
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