Roof Debris
Debris accumulation on roofs - such as leaves, branches, dirt, and construction materials - can block drainage systems, trap moisture, and accelerate deterioration of roofing materials. VSI Aerial’s drone inspections identify and document where debris has gathered, along with signs of mold, moss, algae, and animal activity like nests or droppings, allowing building engineers to address these hazards before they cause leaks, damage, or costly repairs.
This non-invasive approach helps maintain roof health by improving water runoff, protecting flashing, gutters, and drainage, and extends the lifespan of your roofing system while eliminating the safety risks and disruption associated with manual inspections.
Thermal Roof Scans
Thermal roof scans use advanced infrared drone technology to reveal hidden roof issues often invisible during visual inspections. By detecting temperature differences across the roof’s surface, thermal imaging identifies moisture intrusion, trapped water, missing or wet insulation, heat loss, developing leaks, and visible wear such as missing shingles, blistering, granule loss, and cracking.
Drone-based thermal scans provide rapid, non-invasive, highly detailed 2D and 3D thermal maps for precise analysis and reporting, even over large or complex roofs. This technology supports proactive maintenance, extends roof lifespan, aids in insurance and warranty documentation, and ensures your facility’s envelope remains energy-efficient and structurally sound.
Roof Wear
Over time, roofs are exposed to weather, debris, and temperature extremes that cause visible and structural wear. VSI Aerial’s drone inspections detect signs of aging such as cracked, curled, or missing shingles, worn membranes, granule loss, deteriorating flashing, sagging or uneven rooflines, splitting or shrinkage of membranes, and issues with flashing and roof penetrations.
By identifying these warning signs early, including sealant cracks, rust, and leaks around penetrations, we help building engineers address small issues before they lead to leaks, structural damage, or costly repairs, supporting proactive maintenance and extending the life of your roofing system.
Roof Reports
After your roof inspection is complete, VSI provides full access to all data through your dedicated project dashboard. This allows you to view 2D and 3D imagery, explore high-resolution thermal scans, and review detailed field notes alongside observations. You can add annotations, mark areas of concern such as flashing integrity, gutter conditions, and animal activity, and export custom reports for stakeholders, repair estimates, insurance claims, or maintenance records.
With all inspection data organized in one place, you gain full visibility into gutters, drainage, fascia, soffits, and roof condition - making it easier to plan repairs, justify budgets, and communicate clearly with decision-makers.
Preflight Process
Let Us Handle The FAA Paperwork
At VSI Aerial, every flight is safe, legal, and complies with FAA regulation. If our flights for your project require FAA or other documentation, we take care of it for you so you never have to worry.
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