Boomer blown away by technology..........aGAIN

[dawgman.sixpack]

How can the satellite judge the pitch of the roof? What you see in satellite view looks flat, but there is always pitch that can't be judged looking at a flat surface......

The insurance company's device allows for the roof to be measured by taking a photo from each of the corners from the ground. It then provides a diagram withe the roof with the correct pitch and calculates the roofing needed for roof replacement (with waste). The outside walls are also calculated for siding damage and window damage

 

[4mullen]

When I talked to the roofer and insurance company that last replaced my roof, apparently there are regulatory barriers to using drones for commercial purposes. That's the only reason you don't see them used more often.

To use a drone commercially, you have to have an FAA licensed drone pilot.

 

[The Peeper]

To use a drone commercially, you have to have an FAA licensed drone pilot.

and appropriate spray licenses and a bunch of insurance as well.

They make a whole lot of sense spraying power line right of ways where aerial applicators can't go. A drone can make a pass where a spray vehicle can't go and where a guy with a backpack has to fight to get through the underbrush.

Another application is spraying the banks of lakes and ponds with properly labeled chemicals, no worries about snakes, slipping into the water, and way faster than a guy trying to spray and walk the banks.

I've been to seminars and seen videos of them being used on steep interstate slopes in states that have rocky, steep areas. They can be sprayed in minutes instead of putting men and equipment in danger on those slopes.

 

[onewoof]

Just had a roofing company inspect my roof and they used a drone. I was unaware this was getting to be the standard for roof inspections. I was unapologetically in awe and totally impressed .

had this done recently and they were able to get it covered due to HD photos that showed clear and present wind and hail damage, as well as leaks in the skylights

 

[Perd Hapley]

How can the satellite judge the pitch of the roof? What you see in satellite view looks flat, but there is always pitch that can't be judged looking at a flat surface......

If a satellite can judge your total elevation gain on a run or bike ride, pitch of a roof should be no problem.

 

[The Peeper]

If a satellite can judge your total elevation gain on a run or bike ride, pitch of a roof should be no problem.

It's a flat non moving stationary photo though, that's what's always confused me. If I'm running or biking (highly unlikely anymore) the satellite knows where I am and what the elevation is and can interpolate my location from topo info it has. A roof satellite image is just sitting in one spot. True, the satellite has a known elevation but no movement from the house to feed it any other info. Way smarter people than me have figured it out though

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

The one I saw had about 4 drones going, it it wasn’t that big of a field.

I have seen some drones do miraculous things, but I wish I miss the crop dusting I saw as a kid. I'm sure drones are much safer, but I still miss seeing a crop duster doing its thing.

 

[Dawgbite]

Does a separate company own the drones as opposed to the farmers? Seems like it would make sense for crop dusters to buy drones and spray for their customers.

I have a relative farmer who just bought one of the drones. It came with its own trailer equipped with chemical tanks and landing pad. He said that it cost about a quarter of the price of a new Hi Boy spray rig. Jury is still out on its cost effectiveness.

 

[o_Hot Rock]

When I talked to the roofer and insurance company that last replaced my roof, apparently there are regulatory barriers to using drones for commercial purposes. That's the only reason you don't see them used more often.

You have to be a pilot (no medical requirement) and you have to have a spotter. FAA rules apply. I was only was a spotter for someone doing real estate videos for a shopping mall. I am a pilot, but… 100 hr private pilot that has not flown much due to a stroke. That no medical required intrigued me as I could do that and make some $$$ after I retire in a year or so.

 

[o_Hot Rock]

It’s absolutely a threat.

It’s only a threat if it’s a better option, safer? Cheaper? adapt or die. People will go for better options especially if it saves them money, safer is just a bonus.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

It’s only a threat if it’s a better option, safer? Cheaper? adapt or die. People will go for better options especially if it saves them money, safer is just a bonus.

 

[RotorHead]

You have to be a pilot (no medical requirement) and you have to have a spotter. FAA rules apply. I was only was a spotter for someone doing real estate videos for a shopping mall. I am a pilot, but… 100 hr private pilot that has not flown much due to a stroke. That no medical required intrigued me as I could do that and make some $$$ after I retire in a year or so.

Part 107 of the FAR/AIM will tell you everything you need to know about drones and associated licensing requirements