Yeah, drones are handy for a quick overview, but nothing beats getting eyes directly on the roof. Had a similar issue—drone missed some cracked sealant around skylights. Good tool, just gotta know its limits.
Drones are cool and all, but honestly, I think they're a bit overrated for roof inspections. Last summer, I had a drone inspection done—felt like I was living in the future, watching the video feed and everything. But when the roofer actually climbed up there later, he found a whole section of shingles that were loose and lifting. Drone totally missed it. I joked with him that maybe the drone was afraid of heights or something...
Anyway, I get the appeal—quick, easy, and you don't have to worry about someone falling off your roof—but sometimes old-school methods just work better. Plus, if you're budget-conscious like me, paying twice (once for the drone and again for the actual inspection) kinda defeats the purpose. Maybe drones will get better at spotting the small stuff eventually, but for now, I'll stick with the ladder and eyeballs method.
Had a similar experience last year—drone footage looked awesome, but missed some cracked flashing around my chimney. Guess tech isn't quite there yet... good old-fashioned inspection still has its perks. Glad you caught it early though!
Yeah, drones are cool and all, but they're definitely not foolproof yet. Had a friend who got drone footage of his roof—it looked pristine from above, but turns out the gutters were a mess when he climbed up himself. I guess some things still need that human eye to catch the small stuff. Good thing you double-checked yours early, cracked flashing can lead to bigger headaches down the road. Makes me wonder though... how long until tech catches up completely? Seems like every year it's getting closer, but there's always something slipping through the cracks (literally, in your case). Glad you caught it before it turned into a bigger issue.
Had a similar experience myself last fall. Drone shots showed everything was good to go, but when I got up there, I found a couple shingles lifting that weren't obvious from above. Tech is definitely getting better, but there's always those little details you only notice up close. Makes me wonder if we'll ever fully trust drones or if we'll always feel the need to double-check ourselves... Would you guys fully rely on drone inspections if they improved, or would you still climb up for peace of mind?
