Drone roof inspections and insurance claims

A drone can document a roof without a ladder. Large providers mostly serve insurers and commercial property owners; homeowners usually book a local pilot or a roofer who uses drone software.

Last checked October 2026 · How we chose

Before you book

For an insurance claim, ask your insurer what documentation they accept before you book.
Thermal imaging can show trapped moisture; ask if it's included.
Make sure you get dated, high-resolution photos you can keep.

Companies to know

Listed in no particular order.

Zeitview (formerly DroneBase)

What they do: Commercial property assessments by drone: roof, facade, pavement and landscape inspections using RGB, thermal and LiDAR sensors, analyzed by AI plus human analysts into condition reports. It also publishes material on drone roof inspections for insurers.
Coverage: Global pilot network, per its site.
How booking works: Contact its sales team; it is set up for facilities teams, property owners, REITs and insurers.
Published pricing?: Not shown for property assessments on the pages we checked; quote by request.

Good fit

Thermal and LiDAR options, not just photos.
Reports and software for tracking many buildings over time.

Keep in mind

Aimed at commercial portfolios and insurers, not a single homeowner with a leak.

Source: Zeitview property assessments · Zeitview: roof inspections with a drone

Loveland Innovations (IMGING)

What they do: Maker of IMGING, roof inspection software used by roofers, insurance adjusters and solar site surveyors: automated drone flights, AI damage detection, roof measurements, 3D models and reports.
Coverage: Software, used by inspection teams wherever they work.
How booking works: Sold to professionals; contact its sales team. Homeowners would hire a roofer or adjuster who uses it.
Published pricing?: Not shown on the pages we checked.

Good fit

Standardized, documented roof reports.
Integrates with Xactimate for claims, per its site.

Keep in mind

A tool, not a service you book directly. Ask local roofers whether they use it or similar software.

Source: Loveland Innovations

Droners.io

What they do: Marketplace where you post a drone job and licensed local pilots bid on it. Roof inspection is a listed job category.
Coverage: Pilots in many US areas; availability depends on who is near you.
How booking works: Post a job, compare bids, portfolios and reviews, chat with pilots, then pay through the platform after you receive your footage.
Published pricing?: Yes, partly. Its client FAQ publishes its marketplace fee and a typical hourly range; each job is priced by pilot bids.

Good fit

Several quotes from one post.
Payment held until you have reviewed the work.

Keep in mind

A client marketplace fee is added, per its FAQ.
It checks pilots for drone licenses, but says it does not verify extra licenses some jobs need (such as land surveying).

Source: Droners.io how it works · Droners.io client FAQ

Thumbtack

What they do: General local-services marketplace with an aerial photography category. Search for local drone or aerial photography pros who do roof photos.
Coverage: US-wide directory; results depend on your ZIP code.
How booking works: Describe the project and your ZIP code, compare matched pros, message them and book; you pay the pro directly.
Published pricing?: Pros set their own prices; Thumbtack also publishes a general aerial photography cost guide.

Good fit

Easy to compare several local pros and their profiles.
Covers drone work bundled with ground photography or events.

Keep in mind

Thumbtack notes that some listed pros pay for visibility.
Not drone-specific; confirm each pro holds an FAA Part 107 certificate and insurance.

Source: Thumbtack aerial photographers · Thumbtack aerial photography cost guide

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