How A Drone Saved My Home (And A Big Headache)

As a drone service provider, I’ve always believed in the power of aerial inspections — but recently, I experienced just how valuable they really are firsthand.

While taking a training course on roof inspections using drones, I decided to use my own home as the subject for a project. It’s a two-story house, and like many homeowners, I rarely gave the roof much thought — there were no visible issues from the ground, and I hadn’t had any reason to climb up and check it.

But during the drone inspection, I was stunned at what I found.

Unexpected Damage from Above

The high-resolution aerial footage revealed multiple areas where turkey buzzards had picked off cap shingles from the ridgeline of my roof — completely exposing it to the elements. These weren’t small cosmetic issues. The missing shingles had left bare spots open to direct water penetration, which could have led to slow, hidden leaks inside the home.

If I hadn't been taking this course — and using my own property as a mock client — I would’ve never known the damage was there. No one had been on the roof. From the ground, everything looked perfectly fine.

What This Drone Inspection Saved Me

Catching the problem early meant I was able to:

• Repair the damage before leaks occurred

• Avoid long-term water intrusion and structural issues

• Prevent what could have become a costly insurance claim

• Save time, money, and stress by addressing it proactively

Without that inspection, those exposed areas could have sat unnoticed for months — maybe years — slowly allowing water to infiltrate the roof system and interior of the house.

Lesson Learned

This experience solidified what I already knew: drone roof inspections aren’t just convenient — they’re critical. They offer a safe, fast, and detailed view of areas you can’t see from the ground. More importantly, they help address small issues before they become big problems.

Whether you’re a homeowner, real estate investor, or property manager, routine drone inspections can literally save your home — just like it saved mine

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