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Insurance-claim drone report cost
After hail or wind, a dated drone report with every slope and close-ups can support a claim. Here is what that documentation typically costs.
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Roof and claim prices listed operators publish
These are prices the operators post on their own sites (read 2026-11-14). They are one company’s price in one market, not a national average. Ask for a written quote.
| Operator | Service | Published price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Aerial Group | Residential roof inspection | $225 flat | All slopes in 4K, annotated report, measurements. Official site |
| Texas Aerial Group | Commercial roof inspection | from $350 | Scales with roof size. Official site |
| Better View | Residential roof inspection | from $175 | Commercial and portfolio work quoted by scope. Official site |
| SkyView Drone Services | Residential roof inspection | $129 | Commercial roof inspection listed at $179. Official site |
| Tulsa Aerial | Visual inspection set | from $245 | Thermal inspections quoted custom. Official site |
| Premier Inspection & Media | Residential drone roof inspection & insurance documentation | $200 (1 hour) | Commercial version listed at $500. Official site |
| AssetRoof | Scheduled commercial roof flights | $500 + $0.04 per sq ft | Up to 100,000 sq ft. Official site |
| Desert Drones (Tucson) | Single roof inspection (commercial focus) | $750–$2,000 | Visual condition survey with annotated report. Official site |
Common questions
How much does a drone insurance-claim report cost?
Rotor Rate’s 2026 guide puts insurance-claim documentation for a roof at $500–$1,200, at the upper end of roof work because the report is most of what you are buying. A 24-hour turnaround adds 20–40%.
Will my insurer pay for the drone inspection?
It depends on your policy and your carrier. We don’t give claim advice. Ask your adjuster or public adjuster before you book, and keep the invoice.
What should a claim-ready drone report include?
Dated photos of every slope, close-ups of each damaged area, an overview of the whole roof, a written summary, and thermal images with temperatures if moisture is part of the claim.