Operators · New Mexico · Albuquerque
Desert Drones (Albuquerque)
Drone inspection operator based in Albuquerque, NM.
Credential
FAA Part 107 remote pilot: yes, per their page. Their words: Desert Drones provides FAA Part 107 certified thermal drone inspection services across Albuquerque and surrounding areas.
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What they say they do
Thermal imaging · Insurance-claim documentation · 3D models / orthomosaic mapping
Filters
- Roof inspection: Not stated on the pages we checked.
- Thermal imaging: Yes, per their page.Their words:
Thermal Drone Inspections Albuquerque NM
- Radiometric thermal: Yes, per their page.Their words:
We operate radiometric FLIR thermal sensors that capture temperature data at every pixel, allowing us to create detailed thermal reports.
- Solar panel inspection: Not stated on the pages we checked.
- Insurance & storm claims: Yes, per their page.Their words:
Storm damage documentation, insurance claims, preventative maintenance.
- Certified thermographer: Not stated on the pages we checked.
- $1M+ liability stated: Yes, per their page.Their words:
Fully insured up to $2 million.
- Towers, bridges & utilities: Not stated on the pages we checked.
- 3D models & mapping: Yes, per their page.Their words:
Progress photos, orthomosaics, and repeatable flight paths month after month.
Where we checked
- 2 pages on the operator’s official site, checked 2026-11-14. Use the official-site button to open it.
- ZIP 87108 is printed on their site; the map pin sits at that ZIP’s center, not a street address.
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