Drone Roof & Solar Aerial Documentation in Raleigh, NC

Same-day aerial photography and videography of your roof or solar site — 40+ annotated 4K images covering every facet and plane, current-condition close-ups, and an adjuster-ready PDF in the same file. We fly the actual roof the day you need it, and you keep the imagery. We document — we don’t inspect, and we never sell repairs — so the record stays independent.

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Stop working from stale satellite imagery

Satellite reports are built from imagery that can be months — even years — out of date, and they show you none of the roof’s current condition. A drone flies the real roof the day you need it, capturing current, full-coverage 4K photography of every facet and plane. One visit, one file — faster than ordering a report and far more current.

  • Full-coverage aerial photography — overview shots plus every facet and plane
  • Damage & wear close-ups with annotated callouts
  • Adjuster-ready PDF your office can drop straight into a file
  • Current-condition record dated the day of capture
  • You keep the imagery — full resolution via secure portal, same day to 24 hours
Why current drone imagery beats a stale satellite pass →

Documentation Pricing

  • Residential roof documentation: $175–$250 — 40+ 4K images, annotated PDF, same-day
  • Commercial / multi-section: $350–$550
  • Storm / hail documentation: $225–$400 — 2–4 hr turnaround
  • Before / after job documentation: $300–$500
  • Land & property aerials: from $125

Need dimensions or take-offs? Measured and georeferenced deliverables (areas, lengths, orthomosaics, dimensioned models) are offered only where and as permitted by state surveying law, and are pending legal clearance in North Carolina (NC GS 89C). Ask us for current availability.

Who it’s for

  • Roofing & restoration contractors
  • Solar installers
  • Property managers & owners
  • Anyone tired of stale satellite imagery
How It Works

From call to report in 24 hours

Step 1

Send the address

Tell us the property and whether you need roof or solar-site documentation. We confirm scheduling and a flat-rate quote.

Step 2

We fly the roof

An FAA Part 107 pilot captures full-coverage 4K imagery on-site — usually in under an hour.

Step 3

Get your documentation

Annotated overview and close-up photography of every facet, delivered as an adjuster-ready PDF within 24 hours (same day when you need it) — full-resolution imagery yours to keep.

FAQs

Questions Clients Ask

How much does drone roof documentation cost?

Residential roof documentation is $175–$250 and includes 40+ annotated 4K images delivered same-day as a PDF. Commercial and multi-section buildings run $350–$550, storm and hail documentation is $225–$400 with 2–4 hour turnaround, before/after job documentation is $300–$500, and land & property aerial photo sets start at $125.

How is this different from a satellite report like EagleView?

Satellite reports are generated from imagery that can be months or years old, with no current photos of the roof. We fly the actual roof the day you need it, so every image reflects today’s condition — additions, storm damage, wear, and changes a stale satellite pass misses. You also keep the imagery.

What’s included in the documentation?

Full-coverage aerial photography of the roof: overview shots, every facet, close-ups of any damage or wear, annotated callouts, and an adjuster-ready PDF — delivered the same day to within 24 hours. Full-resolution imagery comes through a secure password-protected portal and is yours to keep.

Do you support solar installs?

Yes. We capture high-resolution imagery of roof planes, orientation, shading, and obstructions that your design team can work from in its own layout tools. Measured deliverables (areas, lengths, dimensioned models) are offered only where permitted by state surveying law and are pending legal clearance in North Carolina (NC GS 89C). Thermal and infrared array scanning is planned for a later phase.

Are you inspectors or surveyors?

No — and that’s by design. MW AIRLIFT™ provides visual aerial documentation of observable, accessible exterior conditions, captured by an FAA Part 107 remote pilot. Deliverables are documentation and imagery only and do not constitute a licensed home or building inspection, a structural or engineering evaluation, a land survey, or any certification. We never sell roofing or repairs and have no financial interest in any repair recommendation — so the record stays independent. Engage a licensed inspector, contractor, engineer, or surveyor for any determination requiring licensure.

What areas do you serve and are you insured?

MW AIRLIFT™ serves the Triangle, Eastern, and Coastal North Carolina — Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake County and surrounding communities. All flights are flown by an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot with LAANC authorization where required, and MW AIRLIFT™ carries $1M commercial liability insurance.

Get a free demonstration report

Send us your next job — we’ll fly it and deliver a free demonstration documentation report so you can see the deliverable before you commit. Serving Raleigh, the Triangle, Eastern & Coastal NC. FAA Part 107 certified and $1M insured.