Humboldt Roof & Solar Drone Inspections
Get fast, safe roof and solar inspections with high‑resolution and optional thermal imagery by FAA Part 107 pilots serving Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, Trinidad, McKinleyville, and surrounding Humboldt County communities.
Book a same‑day feasibility check, confirm airspace, and lock a flight window with clear deliverables for maintenance, insurance, and asset documentation.
Operated by certificated remote pilots under FAA Part 107 with registration and Remote ID compliance on every mission.
County‑wide coverage including Eureka, Arcata, Blue Lake, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Trinidad, and McKinleyville.
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Process
Scope and estimate: Share the address, roof/array type, and timing; receive a same‑day feasibility review and pricing.
Plan and authorize: Airspace checks and LAANC requests where required, plus a concise shot and capture plan you approve.
Fly and deliver: On‑site capture with safety briefings; delivery in the formats your insurer, facilities team, or contractor needs.
Deliverables
Roof imagery: High‑resolution nadir and oblique photos (JPG/RAW) of shingles, flashing, penetrations, gutters, and ridge lines with level horizons and clean color.
Solar PV imagery: High‑resolution array overviews and close‑ups; optional thermal captures for defect indication and anomaly flagging.
Reports and files: Share‑ready folders, labeled sets, optional PDF summaries, and map tiles or orthomosaics on request.
Turnaround: Standard 24–72 hours depending on scope and weather conditions.
Safety & Quality
Flights are conducted under Part 107 with visual line of sight, right‑of‑way to other aircraft, and aircraft registration maintained.
All pilots are certificated remote pilots, and operations follow current FAA guidance for commercial UAS.
Use cases
Insurance and claims: Document storm, leak, or impact damage without roof access risks; deliver timestamped evidence quickly.
Facilities and maintenance: Track wear on shingles, flashing, skylights, and gutters; schedule proactive fixes with visual proof.
Solar performance: Identify suspected hotspots or shading issues with optional thermal passes and clear callouts for technicians.
FAQ
Are drone roof inspections legal? Yes – commercial inspections are permitted under FAA Part 107 when operated by certificated remote pilots.
Do you handle airspace approvals near airports? Yes – LAANC authorizations are requested when required before scheduling.
Can you inspect at dawn/dusk or at night? Night operations are possible when aircraft lighting and rule conditions are met.
What formats do you deliver? High‑resolution JPG/RAW photos, optional MP4 passes, and labeled folders or PDF summaries sized for insurer or contractor workflows.
How fast is delivery? Most standard inspections deliver within 24–72 hours depending on scope and weather.
Areas we serve
Primary cities: Eureka, Arcata, Blue Lake, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell, and Trinidad.
Additional communities: McKinleyville, Myrtletown, Cutten, Humboldt Hill, Hoopa, Willow Creek, Garberville, Redway, Shelter Cove, Scotia, Loleta, Manila, Fieldbrook, Hydesville, Westhaven‑Moonstone, Orick, and more.
Who it’s for / not for
For: Roofers, property managers, HOAs, facility teams, insurers, adjusters, and solar installers needing fast, safe visual evidence.
Not for: Projects requiring beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight or operations that cannot meet FAA safety criteria for the site and conditions.
Check availability in Eureka, Arcata, or your Humboldt community and get a firm quote today.
Servicing Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna, Trinidad, McKinleyville, Blue Lake, Ferndale, Rio Dell, and neighboring Humboldt communities.
