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Full visual inspection of every slope and surface
high-resolution 4K imagery of all roof planes, including areas that are unsafe or impossible to reach on foot.
Drone Roof Inspection Los Angeles
Drone Roof Inspection
Drone roof inspection in Los Angeles.
Walking a roof to inspect it is slow, risky, and surprisingly easy to get wrong. Ladders, walkpads, and scaffolding cost money to set up and still leave you guessing about the far side of a steep pitch or a section over a two-story drop. For most property owners, hiring a crane or erecting scaffold just to take a look costs more than the answer is worth.
The aerial team behind HBO, Netflix, and Disney productions — FAA Part 107 certified, flying since 2012.
- FAA Part 107
- Insured
- Thermal-equipped
- Flying since 2012
- Film-grade cameras
What it covers
What a drone roof inspection covers.
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Flashing, penetrations & seals
close-up documentation of vents, pipes, chimneys, skylights, and where flashing meets walls, so you can spot failing sealant before it becomes a leak.
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Drainage, ponding & debris
clear views of gutters, scuppers, and low spots that trap water after rain, plus evidence of standing water or clogged drains.
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Storm & wind damage documentation
a fast, safe way to record hail impact, lifted shingles, or torn flashing after a weather event.
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Insurance claim photo sets
organized, timestamped visual evidence of damage to support your claim or dispute an adjuster’s assessment.
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Re-roofing progress documentation
periodic aerial check-ins during a tear-off or re-roof to confirm workmanship and track the job from start to finish.
Thermal
Thermal imaging for hidden moisture
Visual inspection catches what you can see; thermal imaging catches what you can’t. On flat and low-slope commercial roofs, subsurface moisture trapped under the membrane or insulation retains heat after sunset, showing up as a distinct thermal signature. A roof inspection drone equipped with an infrared camera can map these temperature differences across the entire roof surface. Thermal moisture scans are [THERMAL-CREDENTIAL-WORDING — JJ to confirm]. For more on how this works, see our dedicated thermal drone inspection page.
Pricing
How much does a drone roof inspection cost
A drone roof inspection costs considerably less than a manual inspection because there is no scaffold or lift rental and no one needs to walk the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and pitch, how detailed the photo report must be, and whether a thermal moisture scan is included. Residential and commercial roofs are quoted separately. The quote covers the flight, the documented photo report, and a written summary of findings. Call for an itemized quote.
How it works
Three steps from call to report.
STEP 01
Call and scope
Tell us the property address, the roof type, and whether the thermal moisture scan should be added to the inspection.
STEP 02
We fly the drone
Airspace authorization is handled before the visit. Most residential roofs take under an hour on site, so disruption is minimal.
STEP 03
Receive the report
You receive organized photos, thermal images when included, and a written summary of findings, usually within a few business days.
SkyeCam solves that with a drone roof inspection in Los Angeles. A licensed drone crew documents the entire roof in under an hour — every slope, penetration, and flashing detail — in 4K photo and video. No one leaves the ground, and you get a complete, shareable record of your roof’s condition the same day. Founded in 2012 and flying custom-built drones for film studios like HBO, Netflix, Disney, and National Geographic, SkyeCam brings the same precision to your building.
Why SkyeCam
Why choose SkyeCam for roof inspections.
14 years of professional flight operations
We’ve flown custom-built drones on studio lots for HBO, Netflix, Disney, and National Geographic. That precision carries directly into inspection work — steady, controlled, repeatable passes over your roof, not a casual fly-around.
Licensed, insured, and legal in dense LA
SkyeCam is FAA Part 107 licensed with waivers for advanced and night operations, and fully insured. The same airspace approvals we use on studio lots let us fly legally in dense LA neighborhoods, from Hollywood to the coast.
Deliverables you can actually use
You get an organized, annotated photo and video report — not a memory card dump. Every image is clearly labeled so your roofer, insurer, or HOA board can understand the condition at a glance.
Service area
Where we inspect roofs in Los Angeles
Based in Hollywood, SkyeCam flies drone roof inspections across Los Angeles County. Many neighborhoods sit inside controlled airspace near LAX, Burbank, Van Nuys, Santa Monica and Long Beach airports. SkyeCam is FAA Part 107 licensed and insured, and the crew obtains the required airspace authorization before the visit, so the flight happens on the scheduled day.
The most frequent service area includes Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Woodland Hills, Long Beach, Torrance, and the South Bay. SkyeCam also covers Orange County and Ventura County on request.
FAQ
Drone roof inspection FAQ.
Most residential roofs take under an hour on site. Larger commercial roofs take longer to cover properly. The photo report follows, usually within a few business days, and includes the pilot’s written summary of the roof’s condition along with the final set of images.
No. The crew needs access to a safe takeoff spot and the owner’s permission to fly over the property. Many inspections are booked by property managers and roofers on the owner’s behalf, so the homeowner does not need to be there during the flight.
A visual pass shows damaged or missing shingles, flashing, seals and ponding. A thermal imaging pass with SkyeCam’s infrared camera shows temperature patterns that often point to trapped moisture. A roofer confirms the repair. SkyeCam documents the roof but does not perform repairs, and the images give the roofer a clear starting point.
Adjusters and contractors routinely use dated, high-resolution aerial photo sets for claims work. SkyeCam provides the photo set and a written summary of what the pilot observed. SkyeCam does not adjust claims or certify a roof’s condition for an insurance policy.
Yes. SkyeCam operates under FAA Part 107, and for locations inside controlled airspace near Los Angeles airports, the crew obtains an airspace authorization before each visit. Flights are completed with the owner’s permission, and the camera stays focused on the subject roof.
Yes. SkyeCam uses a thermal infrared drone on membrane, TPO, built-up and metal roofs. The thermal data is especially useful for finding wet insulation in low-slope commercial buildings. Visit the inspection overview page for the full scope.
Book a roof inspection
Ready to see your roof without a ladder? Call (323) 632-1310 to book your drone roof inspection, or request a quote online. We’ll walk you through what to expect and get you a clear picture of your roof’s condition fast.
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