Haha, yeah thermal imaging can feel a bit like bringing a lightsaber to a butter knife fight. But honestly, it saved my bacon once—had some sneaky moisture trapped under the green roof layers that regular drone shots totally missed. Still, I get your point; for most roofs, standard drone footage is plenty. Curious though, anyone here tried DIY drone inspections? Wondering if it's worth the hassle or just asking for trouble...
I've thought about DIY drone inspections myself, but honestly, after watching my neighbor nearly crash his drone into a chimney... I'd rather leave it to the pros. Might cost a bit more upfront, but cheaper than replacing broken shingles—or drones.
- Been there, done that... neighbor borrowed my drone once and clipped a gutter. Lesson learned.
- DIY is great for a lot of things, but roofs can be tricky—especially if you're not used to flying drones in tight spaces.
- Plus, pros usually have better gear (and insurance!).
- Still, don't let it put you off drones completely. Maybe practice in an open field first?
- Either way, smart call on your part. Cheaper than fixing shingles or replacing drones for sure.
Speaking of drone mishaps, anyone else ever had trouble with birds getting territorial during inspections? Had a hawk nearly take mine out once... guess roofs aren't the only tricky part of flying drones.
- Had a crow dive-bomb mine last summer... they're surprisingly aggressive.
- Honestly though, birds aren't even my biggest worry. Trees and power lines are way sneakier.
- Also, drones are great and all, but sometimes I feel like they miss stuff I'd catch climbing up myself. Maybe I'm just old-school.
- Still, beats hauling a ladder around all day. Can't complain too much.
