For property managers, councils & owners
Storm Damage Drone Assessment
Drone inspections from $175 near you
Free to post · Usually a reply the same day
219 inspection pilots listed · Pay the pilot directly, no commission
Independent FAA Part 107 pilots who cover your area quote and fly the job.
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Pay the pilot directly
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FAA Part 107 pilots
The license all paid drone work requires.
Usually a reply the same day
From a pilot, or from our team if no pilot has answered.
How it works
Three steps, and the first one is free
Describe the job
The form opens with this page's answers already filled in. Add the location and anything specific to your site.
A pilot near you sends a price
Pilots whose service area and services match are emailed. Usually a reply the same day, from a pilot or from our team.
Book them and pay them directly
Check their certificate, kit and sample work, then pay the pilot. SkyLog takes no cut and adds no markup.
What to know before you book
Airspace after a disaster is not normal airspace
This is the part that catches people out. The FAA routinely issues Temporary Flight Restrictions over disaster areas, and they exist because manned aircraft — air ambulances, police, utility and news helicopters — are working low and fast over the same ground. Flying inside a TFR without authorisation is both illegal and genuinely dangerous, and after major events the agency has been explicit about drones interfering with response aircraft. A competent pilot will check for restrictions before quoting and will tell you if the site cannot be flown yet. Treat "I can be there this afternoon" from someone who has not mentioned airspace as a warning sign rather than good service.
What to ask for, in what order
First, a site-wide pass that establishes the whole property and its context: this is the baseline everything else refers to. Second, a ranked walk of the individual structures, with each roof and elevation captured well enough to judge whether it is compromised. Third, detail on anything that looks like it needs urgent intervention — an open roof, a displaced structural element, a compromised envelope letting water in. If the site is large or the damage is spread out, ask for an orthomosaic rather than a photo set, because you can measure from it and it does not fall out of order.
Getting it usable by more than one audience
Storm documentation typically has to satisfy several readers at once: an insurer, a board or owner, contractors bidding on repairs, and sometimes a public authority. Those readers want the same underlying capture and different presentations of it. Ask for the raw files to be retained and delivered, and agree separately on what gets built from them. Contractors quoting repairs need detail and measurements; a board needs the site-wide view and a prioritised list; an insurer wants dates, locations and unedited originals available on request.
What this does not replace
A structural engineer. Aerial survey tells you where to send one, and it can make the case that one is needed, but questions about whether a building is safe to occupy are answered by a qualified person on site with access to the structure. The same applies to anything requiring physical testing. The drone shortens the list; it does not sign it off.
What this settles
- A site-wide pass that establishes the whole property and its context as the baseline everything else refers to.
- A ranked walk of individual structures, each roof and elevation captured well enough to judge whether it is compromised.
- Detail on anything needing urgent intervention — an open roof, a displaced structural element, an envelope letting water in.
- An orthomosaic across a large or scattered site, which you can measure from and which does not fall out of order.
What it does not
- Replace a structural engineer. Whether a building is safe to occupy is answered by a qualified person on site with access to the structure.
- Perform any physical testing.
- Fly immediately after a disaster. Catastrophe zones frequently sit under Temporary Flight Restrictions protecting low-flying response aircraft.
- Serve every audience from one export. Insurers, boards, contractors and authorities want the same capture presented differently.
Ask for the raw files to be retained and delivered, then agree separately what gets built from them. The drone shortens the list of things an engineer has to look at; it does not sign it off.
Why post it on SkyLog
Triage before access
A flight can survey a site while the ground is still hazardous — standing water, downed lines, unstable structures — and produce a ranked list of what needs attention. That ordering is usually worth more in the first week than a detailed report on any single building.
Captured while it is still true
Sites change fast after an event: debris moves, tarps go on, emergency repairs start. An early aerial record is the only version of the site as the storm left it, and it cannot be recreated afterwards.
Whole-site, not building-by-building
For anything spread out, an orthomosaic of the entire site puts every element in one measurable image. It is the difference between a folder of photographs and a document you can point at in a meeting.
Free to post
Posting and receiving quotes costs nothing, and SkyLog takes no commission and adds no markup. You pay the pilot you hire, at the price the two of you agree.
Pilots who list damage and claims work
Real published profiles. Open any one to see credentials, kit, service area and sample work before you post.
Carey Daveler
Pennsylvania, United States
10 work samples
Aerial photos! I'm Carey Daveler, the pilot behind Shockwave Design LLC, serving agents and homeowners across the Susquehanna Valley, from Pittsburg to Philly and Williamsport to Winchester VA. I specialize in aerial photos for houses, land, and construction in progress as well as roof inspections and storm damage. The goal is to overdeliver clear, well-composed images to show your home or project the way you want to see it. Cinematic videos are also available to showcase your property.
Real estateInspectionMapping / surveyConstructionAgricultureOther
Jeremy
Texas, United States
9 work samples
I’m Jeremy, a certified Part 107 aerial operator based in Spring, Texas. I specialize in delivering clear, accurate, and high‑quality aerial data for real estate, roof inspections, insurance claims, and property marketing. With a background in collections, accounting and operations, I bring a detail‑driven, business‑minded approach to every project. I have owned Aerial Depictions & Recordings for over 3 years now. I enjoy creating images and discovering views from an aerial perspective. To me, these are more than just images - they are Aerial Depictions. Capturing life's moments and movements you will never see from the ground.
Real estateWeddingEventInspectionMapping / surveyConstructionOtherAgricultureFilm / TV
David Medina
Texas, United States
6 work samples
FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot specializing in detailed aerial asset and roof inspections. Utilizing the DJI Air 3S, I leverage its dual-camera system (1" wide and 3x telephoto) to capture sub-inch structural details and defect data safely from a distance. Equipped with obstacle sensing and forward LiDAR, I deliver precise, professional, and repeatable aerial datasets for insurance, property management, and structural evaluations.
InspectionConstructionReal estate
Jake Griffith
Missouri, United States
2 work samples
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot based in Warrensburg / Kansas City. I fly a DJI Matrice 4T and DJI Air 3 for roof, siding, gutter, and solar inspections, hail and moisture documentation, and thermal search for deer and lost pets. Clients get labeled RGB and thermal stills, often the same day, plus a short findings note they can send to an adjuster, contractor, or landowner. Occupied-site work is normal. Licensed and insured. Master’s of Business Administration in Airport Management.
Real estateInspectionMapping / surveyConstructionFilm / TVOtherWeddingEventAgriculture
Stanley T Parker
North Carolina, United States
6 work samples
I’m an FAA Part 107 Certified Commercial Drone Pilot and the owner of True North Aerial Imaging, serving Alexander, Iredell, Catawba, Davie, and Rowan counties. My work blends technical precision with a storyteller’s eye, delivering aerial and ground visuals that help clients see their projects, properties, and events from a higher perspective. Over the years, I’ve flown in a wide range of environments — real estate, construction progress, community events, public‑works projects, and heritage sites. Whether navigating tight spaces, adjusting to fast-changing weather, or coordinating with on‑site teams, I bring a disciplined, checklist-driven workflow to every mission. Safety, clarity, and professionalism are non‑negotiable.
Real estateConstruction
Douglas Gustafson
Minnesota, United States
1 work sample
Founded by a US Army veteran and licensed FAA Part 107 pilot, Dustoff Drone Services provides actionable aerial intelligence for commercial developers, general contractors, and facility managers. We deliver sub-inch 2D georeferenced orthomosaics, repeatable milestone progress tracking, and inspection-grade optical telephoto captures. You receive full-resolution datasets, GeoTIFFs, and marketing-ready media delivered via secure cloud link within 24 to 48 hours. Flown with strict site-safety discipline, active airspace clearance, and full commercial liability insurance.
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Before you post
How soon after a storm can a drone fly?
As soon as the weather allows and the airspace is clear. The binding constraint is usually a Temporary Flight Restriction over the affected area rather than the wind. Ask any pilot you are considering how they will check, and expect them to raise it before you do.
Can one flight cover multiple buildings?
Yes, and for a multi-building site that is normally the efficient way to do it — one mobilisation, one site-wide capture, then detail passes on the structures that need them. Say how many buildings and roughly how far apart when you post.
What does a storm assessment cost?
It scales with site size and how much reporting you need rather than with the severity of the damage. Inspection quotes on SkyLog have ranged from $100 for a small single-asset job to about $1,550 for a larger scope, with a $300 median across 13 quotes — a small sample, and one that spans every kind of inspection. A multi-building storm survey sits at the upper end of it. Post the site and get real numbers.
Will the imagery work for an insurance claim?
It is normally accepted as supporting documentation, but carriers differ and large commercial claims have their own processes. Ask your carrier or broker what they want before commissioning, and keep the original files.
Can a drone fly in the rain or high wind?
Most cannot safely, and the imagery would be poor if they could. Expect the first clear window rather than an immediate flight, and treat a pilot who promises to fly in anything as someone who has not thought about your liability or theirs.
Do I need an engineer as well?
For anything touching structural safety or occupancy, yes. The survey is how you decide where an engineer's time is best spent, not a replacement for their judgement.
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Get your site surveyed after the storm
Post the site, the date and how many buildings. Pilots who do damage work will tell you what can be flown and when.
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