Drone inspections, checked on official pages
See the roof without the ladder.
175 FAA Part 107 drone operators in 42 states for roof, thermal, solar, and insurance-claim inspections. Each listing is checked against the operator’s own site. We pass along quote requests; we don’t fly the jobs.
We measure from the ZIP center, not a street address. Or browse by state.
Browse by state
Every state where we have checked operators’ official pages. If a state is missing, we have not invented listings to fill the gap.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
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Maryland
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Michigan
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Mississippi
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Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Operators around the country
A sample from several states. Search by ZIP for the ones closest to your property.
InnovateARM Drone Services
Sky Launch Drone Solutions
Filters that change the job
We mark a filter “yes” only when the operator’s own page supports it. Unknown stays unknown.
Thermal imaging
Infrared or thermal drone work named on their own page: moisture, heat loss, hot spots.
Radiometric thermal
They say their thermal data is radiometric, so each pixel carries a temperature reading, not just a picture.
Solar panel inspection
Rooftop or solar-farm inspections, usually thermal, named on their page.
Insurance & storm claims
They describe storm, hail, or insurance-claim documentation for adjusters or owners.
Certified thermographer
A named thermography certification such as Level I or Level II. We repeat their wording.
$1M+ liability stated
They state a liability amount of $1 million or more. Ask for a certificate of insurance before the flight.
Towers, bridges & utilities
Cell towers, bridges, substations, power lines, or industrial assets.
3D models & mapping
Orthomosaic maps, 3D models, point clouds, or digital twins.
What will it cost?
Planning ranges from a published 2026 pricing guide, plus prices some listed operators post on their own sites.
Roof inspection cost
Residential or commercial, photos only or a written report.
Thermal inspection cost
What a thermal or radiometric pass adds to a visual inspection.
Solar panel inspection cost
Rooftop arrays and solar farms priced by the acre.
Insurance-claim report cost
Claim-ready drone documentation, with a rush option.
Common questions
How do I find a drone inspector near me?
Enter a five-digit ZIP in the search box. We rank listed operators by distance from that ZIP’s center. Open a listing to see what their own page says about Part 107, thermal, and insurance work, then request a quote.
Do drone inspectors need a license?
Yes. Anyone flying a drone for paid work in the U.S. needs an FAA remote pilot certificate under Part 107. We only list operators whose own website says they fly under Part 107 or with FAA-certified pilots, and we show you their sentence. You can confirm a pilot’s certificate with the FAA’s airmen inquiry tool.
How much does a drone roof inspection cost?
A 2026 pricing guide from Rotor Rate puts a residential visual roof scan at about $250–$600, $400–$900 with a written report, $500–$1,200 for insurance-claim documentation, and $600–$2,500 for commercial or flat roofs. Thermal adds about 40–80%. Try our cost calculators.
What is the difference between thermal and radiometric thermal?
A thermal camera shows warm and cool areas as a picture. A radiometric camera also stores a temperature value for every pixel, so an analyst can measure the difference between a wet spot and dry roof, or a hot solar cell and its neighbors. Use the Radiometric thermal filter when you need numbers in the report.
Can a drone report help with an insurance claim?
Often, yes. 84 listed operators say they document storm, hail, or insurance claims. Ask for dated photos of every slope, close-ups of damage, and a written summary. We don’t give claim advice; see insurance & storm claims.
How do you decide what to list?
We only add an operator after we read its own official site. Filters such as radiometric thermal or $1M+ liability stay unmarked unless the operator’s page says so. How we verify listings.








