Agree that drones have gotten pretty user-friendly lately, though I'd still recommend practicing on calmer days first. Wind gusts threw me off initially...nothing worse than watching your drone wobble near the chimney. But yeah, definitely worth it for spotting roof issues early.
Good point about the wind...I learned that lesson the hard way too. First time I tried flying a drone to check my own roof, I nearly clipped the gutter because of a random gust. My advice for fellow newbies: start low and slow—hover around eye-level first, then gradually move upward as you get more comfortable. Also, maybe pick a spot away from trees or power lines at first. Trust me, fishing your drone out of a bush isn't fun...
Yeah, drones are handy, but honestly, nothing beats actually getting up there and checking things out yourself. I prefer climbing up every now and then—plus it gives me a chance to inspect my green roof plants up close. Less tech drama, more fresh air...
Climbing up there yourself definitely has its perks—fresh air, exercise, and a chance to yell at squirrels nesting in your gutters. But have you ever run into any sketchy situations up on the roof? Had a close call myself once...
Yeah, climbing up yourself can save some cash, but roofs can get dicey real quick. Had a client once who stepped on a weak spot—luckily just bruised pride and a sprained ankle. Ever find any surprise damage up there?