Drone Roof Inspection in Australia

When it comes to maintaining residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, few tasks are as crucial – or as challenging – as inspecting the roof. Traditional roof inspections often require expensive scaffolding, elevated work platforms, or risky manual climbs. Fortunately, there’s a better way. A drone roof inspection provides a faster, safer, and more cost-effective alternative – and it’s a service we proudly offer at Flying Glass across Sydney and Australia.

Why Choose a Drone Roof Inspection?

Using a drone for roof inspection provides a number of compelling benefits. With high-resolution cameras and precision flight control, drones can quickly access difficult or dangerous areas, capturing detailed footage and imagery without the need for ladders or safety harnesses.

Speed: A full drone roof survey can often be completed in under an hour, with zero downtime required for the building’s occupants.
Safety: No need to send personnel onto unstable or unsafe rooftops.
Cost-efficiency: Save thousands on scaffolding and access equipment.
High-quality visuals: Get 4K video and high-resolution images from various angles for accurate analysis.
Real-time insights: Review findings instantly or stream them live to off-site stakeholders

Drone roof inspection in Australia showing a drone surveying a large tiled rooftop

What Does a Drone Roof Survey Involve?

At Flying Glass, our drone roof inspection service starts with a short pre-flight survey to assess airspace safety and visual line-of-sight. We then perform a comprehensive aerial survey, capturing overlapping images and videos to give you a complete view of the roof’s condition.

Depending on your needs, this can include:

Inspection for cracked or slipped tiles
Checking for ponding, leaks, and gutter blockages
Thermal imaging (if required) for identifying heat loss or water ingress
Assessing roof-mounted solar panels or HVAC systems
Photogrammetry to create a 3D model of the roof

We supply your deliverables in whatever format suits you: raw footage, high-resolution JPEGs, processed orthomosaics, or even a PDF inspection report summarising key findings. If you don’t have the resources to process or interpret the data – we can do that too.

Industries That Benefit from Drone Roof Inspections

Whether you’re a real estate investor, facilities manager, insurance assessor, or builder, our drone roof inspection services can streamline your operations and cut costs.

Real Estate: Market your property with detailed roof visuals or confirm condition during due diligence.
Construction: Track the build stage of new roofs and compare to as-built plans.
Insurance: Use drone data to support claims assessments and expedite payouts.
Maintenance: Perform routine inspections to prevent major issues and extend asset life.
Strata and Body Corporate: Manage large roof areas efficiently without disturbing residents.

Drone Roof Inspection in Sydney and Beyond

Flying Glass is Sydney-based with experienced drone operators across Australia. We are CASA-certified and hold a full Operator’s Certificate (OC), which means we can legally and safely operate in complex airspace – including urban environments. Many commercial buildings fall under restricted zones near airports, but that doesn’t mean a drone inspection roof is off-limits. We’re licensed to handle the approval process and flight authorisations as required.

If you need high-quality footage but don’t have a licensed operator – we can do the shoot for you. We work with property developers, RLs, architects, builders, councils, and insurers to get the right angles, the right data, and the right results.

What Type of Drone Is Best for Roof Inspections?

Not all drones are created equal. For a thorough drone for roof inspection, we typically use equipment like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine or the Inspire 3. These offer:

High-resolution imaging (5K to 8K)
Zoom lenses for capturing close-ups from a safe distance
Obstacle avoidance sensors
GPS-stabilised flight for smooth, repeatable paths

In some cases, FPV drones can be used for tricky under-eaves access, although this depends on the project’s specific needs and risks.

What Does a Drone Roof Inspection Cost?

Pricing depends on your location, the complexity of the roof, and the level of reporting required. As a general guide:

Basic visual-only roof checks from $500 AUD
Comprehensive inspections with reporting from $950 AUD
Thermal imaging, 3D modelling, or urgent inspections are quoted per job

We offer fast-turnaround options if you’re in a hurry, and we’re happy to liaise directly with trades, architects, or insurers to make life easier.

Want to Learn to Do It Yourself?

We don’t just offer drone roof survey services – we teach them too. Our fully licensed drone training school offers RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) courses, including hands-on flight training and theory. Learn the rules, master the tech, and legally fly for commercial jobs anywhere in Australia.

This is ideal for:

Roofers and trades wanting to expand their services
Insurance firms adding drone capability in-house
Facilities managers wanting safer, cheaper inspections

Our graduates include professionals from construction, emergency services, and inspection companies – many of whom now handle their own drone roof inspections.

Book Your Drone Roof Inspection Today

If you’re looking for a professional drone roof inspection in Sydney or anywhere across Australia, we’re ready to help. Flying Glass combines cinematography-level quality with practical inspection expertise. We deliver the data you need in the format you want – on time and on budget.

Your roof deserves a closer look. Let’s get it done – from above.