The Advantages of using Drones in Miami Area Home Inspections

UAV’s (unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, have become a necessary tool among many Florida home inspectors, and for good reason.  Although they aren’t suitable for every one of these professionals, they have a significant number of advantages when it comes to searching for leaking pipes and roof damage, both of which can lead to costly repairs, if they aren’t addressed immediately.  That is why you need to call in the best company in the industry.

The following is a list of the key advantages of drone use in building and home inspections:

• Cost factors – in an industry where time is money, drone use results in more cost-effective inspections. Additionally, the fact that using helicopters and planes for aerial photography has become too cost-prohibitive has led to the popularity of drone usage.

• Liability – manual inspections often involve hazardous working conditions, thereby necessitating that inspectors be insured against liability should they be seriously or fatally injured on the job. Drone use decreases these liabilities and eliminates the risks that inspectors may encounter.

• Maneuverability – because they can see areas that the human eye often misses, drones can spot problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. Complex building and home exteriors featuring odd angles can be inspected much easier using a drone than attempting to do this manually.

• Safety – the manual inspection of multi-story properties requires the person to climb ladders in order to look for all signs of damage and flaws. Working on a ladder when strong winds are a factor can put the safety of an inspector in jeopardy and potentially lead to injuries on the job.  Using a drone eliminates these risks.

• Share-ability – digital images and videos can easily be shared among those who have an interest in a property. Therefore, every party concerned about possible structural issues or problems can see them in high resolution when necessary.

• Speed – a drone can scan a structure’s exterior in a fraction of the time that it takes to inspect it manually. This not only allows building and home inspectors to serve more clients, it enables them to conduct a more thorough inspection.

• Visual clarity – while the human eye tends to miss certain damage or flaws, drones with up to 4K resolution can see the minutest of details. Furthermore, drones equipped with thermal cameras detect differences in heat which often equates to water leaks.

With years of experience in the business of mold removal, our team is always ready to assist you in having a mold free environment. For additional information regarding the use of drones in home inspections, please call Florida Inspections Unlimited at 305-910-1171 today.