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are both steep and plentiful. In order
to get on the roof, the association will
usually need to hire a maintenance
professional or contractor to provide a
ladder. The amount of time it takes to
walk every single roof in a community
racks up costs quickly, while safety
risks pose a huge liability issue. Due
to time and physical limitations, it is
unlikely that the engineer will be able
to observe every single portion of the
roofs. This is especially true for com-
plex roofs with intricate architecture.
As a result, the quality of inspection
is limited.
In a few hours, a drone can fly an
entire community while taking high
quality pictures and videos, allowing
the engineer to analyze the results
from the ground or the office. This can
be accomplished in two ways:
1. From hundreds of feet in the air in
order to create a detailed aerial
map of the community. This is often
the course of action for larger com-
munities with ten or more roofs. The
end product is a 3D model of the
community in which the condition
of each roof is clearly visible and
annotated. This map can even be
used to create accurate specifica-
tion plans if repair or replacement
is required. This process is also
used for site inspections, as the
map is a single file that shows the
conditions and elevations of the
entire community; not just the roofs.
2. From close proximity to the struc-
ture, which may be more bene-
ficial and cost effective when a
DRONES...
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