Post-hail insurance documentation, thermal ice-dam detection, and commercial membrane surveys — flown by FAA-certified pilots across the Denver metro.
FAA Part 107 Certified · $2M Liability Insurance · LAANC Authorized · 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews
Desert Drones provides FAA Part 107–certified drone roof inspections across the Denver metro — post-hail damage documentation for insurance claims, ice dam and moisture detection with radiometric thermal imaging, steep-pitch and complex roof surveys, and commercial flat-roof membrane inspections. Date-stamped, GPS-tagged deliverables within 24–48 hours, with same-week urgent scheduling after major storms.
Denver and the Front Range are part of the "Hail Alley" region — one of the highest-frequency hail zones in North America. After a hail event, property owners and insurance adjusters need fast, accurate documentation to initiate claims and schedule repairs. Desert Drones deploys rapidly to document hail impact patterns across roofing materials, producing date-stamped, GPS-tagged imagery that meets insurance company requirements.
Our aerial surveys cover entire neighborhoods after large storm events, helping roofing contractors and adjusters efficiently assess damage without climbing every roof individually.
Denver's freeze-thaw cycles create ice dam conditions that trap water against roof edges and under shingles, leading to interior moisture damage that isn't visible until it's expensive. Using radiometric thermal cameras, we identify heat loss patterns, insulation failures, and moisture-saturated areas before they become structural problems.
Late-season thermal surveys help homeowners plan summer repairs based on where winter damage actually occurred — not just where it was visible from inside.
Denver's residential architecture includes everything from craftsman bungalows in the Highlands to steep-pitch Tudor homes in Cherry Creek and modern flat-roof construction in RiNo. Our drones capture all roof geometries safely — valleys, dormers, ridge lines, and chimney flashings — without putting inspection crews at risk on steep, icy, or wet surfaces.
Post-storm drone surveys identify hail dents on asphalt shingles, cracked tile, damaged metal panels, and compromised flashings that ground-level inspection misses.
When a hail event rolls through Cherry Creek, Highlands, Aurora, Littleton, or Centennial, Desert Drones can mobilize quickly to support time-sensitive insurance claim windows. Early documentation captures damage before a roofing contractor begins temporary repairs, protecting the integrity of your claim.
We also support roofing contractors managing high claim volumes after major storm events, providing efficient aerial documentation across multiple addresses per deployment.
Flat commercial roofing in Denver faces a unique combination of challenges: UV exposure at 5,280 feet of altitude, hail impact risk, and freeze-thaw stress on membranes. Our drones survey commercial properties in Denver, Englewood, Lakewood, Westminster, and Thornton — helping facility managers identify failing membranes before costly emergency repairs are needed.
We deliver organized inspection packages suitable for capital planning, building condition assessments, and lender-required property due diligence.
Desert Drones brings Southwest aerial expertise to the Colorado market with a deep understanding of hail-storm inspection demands and insurance documentation requirements. All pilots are FAA Part 107-certified with $2 million in liability insurance, and we carry errors and omissions coverage for professional reporting.
We serve the entire Denver metro including Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, Littleton, Centennial, Westminster, Thornton, Brighton, and Boulder. Post-storm urgent scheduling available. Deliverables within 24–48 hours.
Real work, not stock — a full commercial re-roof of a multifamily property in northeast Denver, documented in June 2026 by our pilots on the ground in the metro.
Tear-off, deck, underlayment, and completion across a multifamily property — documented over two days for a Colorado roofing contractor.
NE DENVER · JUNE 2026
Low-altitude deck and material detail — the close-up documentation insurance adjusters and warranty claims ask for.
DECK · DETAILInsurance documentation only counts if the operation behind it is legal, insured, and disciplined.
Roof clients often add these — same Denver pilots, same visit when it makes sense.
We offer same-week urgent scheduling after major hail events. Early documentation is critical for insurance claims — we prioritize post-storm deployments.
Our drones capture hail impact dents on asphalt shingles, cracked or displaced tile, damaged metal panels, compromised flashings, and granule loss — all documented with GPS-tagged, high-resolution imagery.
Yes. Our thermal cameras identify heat loss patterns and moisture-saturated areas associated with ice dam formation — helping you plan repairs before interior damage occurs.
We serve the full Denver metro including Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, Littleton, Centennial, Westminster, Thornton, Brighton, and Boulder.
Yes — all inspections include date-stamped, GPS-referenced imagery and video formatted for insurance company submission and adjuster review.
Our drones are calibrated for high-altitude operation. The thinner air at 5,280 feet is accounted for in our flight planning, and all equipment is tested for Front Range conditions.
Yes. All pilots are FAA Part 107-certified and Desert Drones carries $2 million in liability insurance.
Rated 5.0★ from 271 verified Google reviews across our locations.
John and team are the consummate professionals! Very reliable, quick, and high quality deliverables!
Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. The team delivered clean, high-quality aerials and communicated clearly throughout the project.
Needed work done quickly for drone photography. They responded quickly, knew exactly what was required, and explained it well — great customer service.
John was a professional and very knowledgeable. He made the process of getting drone footage seamless and did an exceptional job.
Absolutely amazing experience with Desert Drones. They did a shoot for my business and made my product really speak for itself!
John is a true professional. Every time we need drone photography or videography done, he is excited to take on the project.
Hail claim, ice dam, or capital planning — send the address and we'll schedule the flight. Same-week urgent scheduling after major storms.
