Drone photography / Insurance and storm-damage documentation
Aerial photos to document storm damage.
After a storm, aerial photos of the roof, yard, trees and siding give you a dated record to show your insurer. They help you document damage you cannot safely reach, but they do not decide your claim, and the insurer has its own process.
What you get
What is in the package.
Best for: Homeowners and landlords after wind, hail, ice, a fallen tree or flooding, and property managers who need a record across several buildings.
- Dated photos of the roof, chimney, gutters, siding, trees and yard from safe angles
- Wider context shots that show where each close-up sits on the property
- Files by download link, in order, ready to attach to a claim
- A plain list of what each photo shows, with no opinions about coverage
The honest limit. We do not assess damage, decide coverage or negotiate with insurers. Tell your insurer first and ask what format of photos they accept, and get an emergency tarp or board-up first if the house is not safe.
Price
What it typically costs.
$250 to $900 is the draft range for Greater Boston (per property), with about $400 typical.
Orthomosaic or 3D model reports cost more. No standard exists for insurer acceptance; the adjuster decides.
Included: Annotated photos with embedded time and location data, Short written summary.
Draft ranges researched from published pilot prices (Massachusetts where available, otherwise national), not a quote or a guarantee. Your written quote comes from the pilot who takes the job.
Questions
Common questions.
Will my insurer accept drone photos?
There is no standard, and the adjuster decides. Some will use drone photos as supporting evidence. Ask your insurer or adjuster what they accept before you book, and keep your own ground photos too.
Should I do this before the adjuster visits?
You can. Dated photos taken soon after the storm are useful, and the insurer will still do its own inspection.
Is it safe to fly right after a storm?
Not in wind or rain. The pilot will wait for safe conditions, and you should not wait for photos before you protect the house from further damage.
Where we work
Airspace by town.
Each page explains what airspace applies and cites the FAA.