“We’ve been encouraged by the data we are able to generate with images from drones and believe this technology may revolutionize the property data industry, enabling virtual roof inspections, automated hail damage assessments, and expanded rural coverage,” Taylor said.
This comprehensive information can help insurance adjusters underwrite properties and resolve insurance claims in the event of a loss much more efficiently than using traditional methods, according to Taylor. “We then use artificial intelligence solutions to interpret that data to help create a detailed report about the exterior of a structure, including roof and exterior diagrams with the precise placement of doors, windows, and other structural features.” “A drone’s ability to fly under the tree canopy and capture photos of different angles and perspectives makes it possible to capture detailed data about every aspect of the exterior of a building,” said Jeffrey C. Using drones to obtain aerial images of rooftops helps resolve many of these issues, according to Geomni, a Verisk business that harnesses remote sensing and machine learning technologies to provide information about residential and commercial structures.īecause they are able to operate in close proximity to the subject, drones can provide images that are extremely detailed and can deliver superior sub-centimeter resolution for more accurate and detailed data. 14, 2017) – Overreaching tree canopies can obscure details of residential and commercial structures from satellite and aerial imagery used to document property values and evaluate roof damage.