How to Use Drones for Home Inspections

[@JordanRiversTactics]

Working on getting licensed to fly drones professionally. Based off of the experience I already have inspecting roofs, this is a game changer. Thank you for the information

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@wiggelyworm2877]

Super informative! I have been thinking about getting into home inspections and was wondering about the drones and how to incorporate them, this was great! After watching this I am going to move forward with the home inspection stuff this helped to make my mind up! Thanks for the video!

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BudzyFoxMX5]

Thanks for the video. I just recieved a DJI Mavic Air 2 for roof inspections. I've been practicing on my home in the forest surrounded by large trees. Definitely takes some time to master but I've realized I should have incorporated a drone into my home inspections ages ago. I'll be getting licensed soon.

[@internachi]

Nice. You may be interested in using our drone pilot logo at www.nachi.org/certified-drone-pilot-training.htm

[@chipfornaris]

Hi Dustin, just ordered the DJI Mini 2 drone today. Can you get good enough to use it with 1 day of practicing or does it take more time than that? Also, how difficult was the test to become certified? Did you buy any extra accessories for the drone?

[@BudzyFoxMX5]

@@chipfornaris definitely practice more than one day in a wide open area. Then start practicing on your own roof. Be careful using the Mini in strong winds too. I haven't gotten my 107 yet as I've been too busy but I've used the drone alot for fun. Just be sure to get the 107 before using it for work.

[@chipfornaris]

@@BudzyFoxMX5 Thanks Dustin! I am studying the Internachi Drone course now and using Quizlet. I’ll take the exam Hopefully next week. And start practicing. After the test it says 6 weeks to get the actual license so I hope I can use it for work and just tell anyone that may ask that my “license is applied for”…I appreciate your advice

[@BudzyFoxMX5]

@@chipfornaris nice! Let me know how it goes if you remember haha

[@ramzimakarem1837]

Thanks for sharing, I've learnt a lot, it was very educational.

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rich_Journey]

The first time i watch this video i had not studied and taken the test on internachi or the test on PSI pre test. Now, that i have. At 25:39 time line. not Eliot but the other instructor asked a question. That if im not mistaken is a step your suppose to do pre flight to have better situational awareness vs learning about what you might trip over or run into with the drone during flight.

[@internachi]

Okay.

[@brianwright3913]

Evan Elliott is the best home inspector...he's extremely thorough, knowledgeable and he cares. Thank you Evan!

[@internachi]

We agree. Thanks for the comment, Brian.

[@tom73055]

Great video with proper use of drones while doing house inspection. Thank you

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching. I teach free online classes for inspectors at www.nachi.org/webinars. Free, online, and open to everyone.

[@martinduffy3835]

Just bought a skydio 2 this drone virtually never crashes and it’s avoidance system is fantastic

[@internachi]

Great to hear, Martin. Thanks.

[@dereksmith6097]

I just purchased my first drone for inspections. Excited to try it out. Also enrolled in Drone Pilot Ground School.

[@internachi]

Have fun!

[@jaycarl1562]

Drone pilot Ground School is a waste of money with all the resources you have on KZbin and on the internet in general. Test is really not that hard and you only have to get a 70%.

[@srush58]

Nice video. FYI, you do not control the drone's "power" to slow the movement. Power stays the same. you slow the rate of movement with the transmitter which controls the input speed to the gimbals, servos, etc.

[@internachi]

Ah, yes.

[@Tolg]

In the beginning of the video you are asked if it is certified or licensed. The correct answer is “certified”, not licensed. FAA does not issue licenses to fly in US airspace, they “certify”.

[@internachi]

Right. Drone Pilot logo is at www.nachi.org/logos#drone-pilot

[@michelleford9951]

Could you tell me the if your still training and how I could get in touch I live in Philadelphia

[@internachi]

Become a home inspector in PA at www.nachi.org/licensing-and-certification/us/pennsylvania

[@alberttaylor9998]

Great video with good information. I have a drone and was thinking of doing home inspections.

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Siamect]

Safety, safety and safety and then they set up their takeoff and landing zone on a public road despite the fact the there were tons of more suitable space around... :)

[@internachi]

Good point.

[@drummingbad9358]

But cones and a big landing pad

[@tom73055]

Minor overbite /over site, blocking the street for a drone inspection? . You may get run over by a neighbor that wants you to move out because your a pain in the rear when it comes to maintaining your house .

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching. I teach free online classes for inspectors at www.nachi.org/webinars. Free, online, and open to everyone.

[@najeebell8106]

Great Video!

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thomasparrish3781]

For your next video, I'd recommend you include safety vests as part of your launch setup.

[@internachi]

Great idea. Will do, Thomas.

[@srush58]

I'd also recommend a saw horse or sandwich board with sign stating "FAA Licensed professional Drone Operator" and " Professional Home inspection for "this address only"" - So many people paranoid about people spying on them - especially if they have a pool and teenage daughters.

[@starspangled2206]

Gtfoh... vests, cones, police calls. Yhea-ok. ... gtfoh.

[@dannelson8556]

@@srush58 you've got to be joking, what next are you going to have official drone pilot badges made up that you can flash at the public, You know we used to call people like this "whackers" Whackers are nothing but a bunch of wannabe's trying to look important or "official" what next are you all going to start dressing in an actual airline pilot uniform while flying LOL

[@turtleboy440]

@@starspangled2206 yeah bro everyone knows every faa part 107 license holder blows all those regs out the window because they're all pointless and unnecessary for a 30 min flight around a house

[@metrocityroofing3662]

Really informative and I very much appreciated the depth of dialogue and instruction. Thank you.

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RealRiders]

I am concerned about the amount of part 107 operator calls to police notifying them they will be flying their drones. All we need to obtain is LAANC clearance and we are good to go.

[@internachi]

Good point, Francisco.

[@mac9375]

Depends on local rules. Several cities have a required permit. For example, Orange Beach, Fl has a requirement for a permit to fly in city limits.

[@dannelson8556]

​@@mac9375 US airspace us under the jurisdiction off the FAA not your local bureaucrats so they don't have any legal authority to make such a requirement. I mean seriously in some areas of the country there are more restrictions on these toy RC aircraft then freaking guns and real aircraft that actually carry humans aloft I don't need to register my ultralight aircraft and I don't need a license to fly it yet I need to register and license all my toy RC aircraft lets put this in perspective shall we. I live on 40 acers of property, I can hop in my ultralight and fly it around my property, I can fly over my neighbor's property and I don't need a license I don't need to register it and I don't need to get permission from the local police to do it. But to fly my little half pound toy RC airplane on my own property I need to register it, I need to take a test and get a license and now i need to get permission from the local police every time I want to fly, I mean how insane is that.

[@mac9375]

Correct. But the city can regulate where take off from and land. My prior remark was meant to say that you could not land or take off there.

[@dannelson8556]

@@mac9375 I can land and take off on private property whether my own or someone else's and I don't need the city's approval. Local bureaucrats have no legal authority to tell me that I cannot fly aircraft off my property. I have a private airstrip on my property, I own an airplane and I can take off and land on my airstrip without having to notify the government or get permission from any bureaucrat. If I can take off and land a full size aircraft that's actually carrying people on it on my own property then what makes the local bureaucrats think they can regulate a freaking flying toy. At this point we are really delving deep into government overreach. You got to love conservatives, when it comes to guns they don't want licenses permits or regulations controlling where and when you can carry them. But when it comes to toy airplanes they want to regulate the hell out of them.

[@ub73clan83]

Is it possible to do this without being a home inspector? Could I provide pictures and video to actual home inspectors?

[@internachi]

Yes. U.S. FAA says that if it's for fun, have fun. If it's a business, then there are requirements. Visit www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot/

[@jaycarl1562]

Mini2, you wouldn't believe how productive I can be. By the time you set up the landing pad I would have been done and off to the next location.

[@internachi]

Amazing.

[@GrahamSalisbury1]

How do you check for details on a roof like the nail placings

[@internachi]

It's a challenge for sure with a drone. I think a combination of approaches works best.

[@stevenbrutto7078]

Great video thank you. I am a building envelope consultant and use infrared imagery on a regular basis for roof inspections. This video is slightly misleading when discussing infrared. You can not simply switch to infrared and expose water damage. You generally perform these inspections at night to ensure a temperature differential between moisture and roofing material. Preforming an infrared inspection in the middle of the day will most likely deliver inaccurate images and not be of any use. PSA for anyone paying someone to perform an infrared inspection with a goal of finding moisture. If he shows up in broad daylight, he has no clue what he’s doing.

[@internachi]

Awesome. Thank you for commenting.

[@bobbybilliot3797]

When in a city do you contact the city police or state police or both

[@internachi]

Good question.

[@TruthSeeker434]

Very informative video. Thanks so much. What thermal drone do you recommend that doesn't break the piggy bank?

[@internachi]

DJI Mini.

[@JSParadiso]

DJI Mini does not have thermal capabilities

[@dutchleussink156]

Thank You good information

[@internachi]

So nice of you, Dutch.

[@fraterrr6560]

Can you only use thermal cameras for inspection?

[@internachi]

Yes.

[@SiNFPVGUAM]

You could also check your local listings for a part 107 drone operator that may be able to perform the flight safely and properly.😊

[@internachi]

Yes. Check out www.nachi.org/certified-drone-pilot-training.htm

[@biscuitbassbroom7306]

Hello and thank you for your video .....i found the video very educational and informative i look forward to uour next video 👍👍

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheStevedie]

I'm working towards my Home Inspector license and was thinking about using a drone for inspections. I have not yet seen an inspector in my area use a drone so it would be cool to be the first. Plus being 32 and a tech nerd it would be awesome to have lol

[@internachi]

Go for it!

[@willielohse810]

What happens if it’s too windy for the drone?

[@internachi]

Too dangerous to fly. Reschedule for later. Or use some other method to inspect.

[@willielohse810]

@@internachi Great thank you!

[@dipschmitz5426]

your guys hvac vent is backwards on the comp shingles

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching.

[@cemigh]

What do you think of drone deploy and other automatic inspection software?

[@internachi]

It's getting better and better everyday for home inspectors to fly drones.

[@damienpalladino8797]

Thank you for your video. It was a very concise and imformative video and I very much appreciated it. I just recently found the Nachi site and am very excited to get started. My question to you is: What are the Top 5/10 certifications that you would recommend to a newbie looking to break in to the industry? I will be based intially in NC and would like to branch out eventually to other nearby states ie SC, GA, FL,TN...?

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful! I recommend checking out the certifications at www.nachi.org/certification.htm and choosing what works in your area. For example, if radon is NOT a problem, don't offer radon testing services. Mold is everywhere. So are WDOs (almost everywhere).

[@UmarKhan-xj5ub]

Can this be done with a mavic mini?

[@internachi]

Yes. Love the minis.

[@UmarKhan-xj5ub]

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) Thanks 😊

[@wildb4206]

What about an insurance replacement policy in case the drone fails and crashes?

[@internachi]

Good question. I'd reach out to www.nachi.org/insurance

[@danknee7652]

what's the title of the song you guys use in the intro of all these videos?

[@internachi]

No title. We hired a band to record something for us.

[@HancockFilmProductions]

Great video. I’ve thought about getting a Part 107 so I appreciate the info.

[@internachi]

Me too. If I have time, I'm going to be a pilot myself.

[@martinduffy3835]

Great idea... I’ve had mine for 3 years took the exam and the retest never paid for training just you tube vids and practice tests nd flew through the exams

[@houseorhome4707]

I use a drone for my inspections and have my 107 and now that my first crash is out of the way I can fly with the best of them. Drones have their place.

[@internachi]

We agree.

[@manuelmonge527]

What drone you got for inspections?

[@houseorhome4707]

@@manuelmonge527 Phantom 4 pro. Needed a one that would shoot raw and great positioning. Funny that i now own 3 certificates to fly this toy.

[@manuelmonge527]

@@houseorhome4707 thats great ! thanks ,why you need the fotage in raw , for editing?

[@peterbennett8810]

drone dude: Stay in your lane. 8:50 penetrate? Level 1 cert?

[@internachi]

Home inspectors inspect chimneys.

[@dfeller7]

Hey buddy, when you guys had eyes on the Drone together did you give him a reach-around?

[@internachi]

Hey buddy, I don't think so.

[@Arccinemedia]

great video very informative.. i kind of want to work for you guys.. i am part 107 licensed in ny..

[@internachi]

You can do it! Become a home inspector!

[@Arccinemedia]

@@internachi do you have an email??

[@Arccinemedia]

yes [e-mail].

[@dougdorrer4622]

Common law recognizes surface owner's "air" rights above their properties up to the NAS. Class G airspace is "uncontrolled" surface to 699' AGL, but its more complicated than that. The FAA regulates "navigable airspace" which by most aviation guidance starts at 500 AGL. However, the FAA likes to say that any airspace "not being used by the owner" is under their control. That creates a grey area. SCOTUS set the height at 85 feet AGL in a landmark 1946 case US v. Causby. As you can see common sense and need have to be considered. In Seattle, air and view rights have a monetary value that sells with real estate.

[@internachi]

Thanks for the informative comments, Doug.

[@homes24]

I'm like 72" So does that mean I'm im 71" into Federal airspace at all times?

[@internachi]

Hm. Not sure.

[@kmp423]

BEN THE GOAT

[@internachi]

Thanks.

[@hectorcordero8948]

February 23 is test day for me i will get my part 107

[@internachi]

Nice.

[@the_bridge6817]

I see you still reply to comments to this day. I had a question about if you need any special certifications to inspect homes and buildings with a drone.

[@internachi]

Yes. But not with InterNACHI primarily. You have to have a pilot's license with the US FAA (if flying in the US). It's a pilot exam that you have to pass (written exam, not actually flying). And our free, online drone course can help you pass it. www.nachi.org/certified-drone-pilot-training.htm

[@ponko182]

The drone police lol

[@internachi]

Nice.

[@hongvietnguyen2313]

I think you should have the drone pad behind the work truck so that it will not obstruct the traffic in the neighborhood.

[@internachi]

Good point.

[@acoupleofchefs]

You can just go on Amazon and fly a drone but it must be registered. You only need a license if you are using the drone for business. If it’s just for fun you don’t need a license.

[@internachi]

Correct.

[@rockleone1117]

uh So this drone doesn't need to be calibrated?

[@internachi]

It does. It was a quick video.

[@sandymoonstone855]

protect yourself from bad dogs

[@internachi]

Yes.

[@BloxiYouTuber]

No need at all to notify police when your going to fly. Secondly if you initially did a flight inspection you'd have seen the memory card door wasn't secured.

[@internachi]

He addresses those issues in an updated recent webinar at www.nachi.org/webinars/2021/commercial-uas-flight-ops-understanding-airspace-privacy-with-influential-drone-s-dave-krause

[@CaptainKush420]

"Yaw side to side" "Do a 360 of the drone" "Licensed" Oh boy

[@internachi]

Okay. Good list of words there.

[@RLoose9494]

Sorry didn’t really cover much. I did like the flight checks once you leave the ground. That’s a must. The rest was average sorry.

[@internachi]

No problem. Here's a drone training course with more details at www.nachi.org/faa-drone-pilot-recurrent-training-part-107.htm

[@jaycarl1562]

He flies that drone like my grandmother drives her Buick

[@internachi]

Crazy?

[@Vladimir-JT]

anyone is allowed to buy a drone off amazon and start flying it. you only need your part 107 if you will be using it to make money. even youtube!

[@internachi]

Nope. If you're flying for fun, you have to take an exam and register the drone.

[@cdesio801]

I fuckin love safety

[@internachi]

Glad you like it so much.

[@rickanderson7557]

If your drone is under 250 grams (DJI mini), I thought you did not have to have to be licensed? In Canada you are good to go, no license or registration required if the drone is under 250 grams.

[@internachi]

I think you're correct. Check out the 250g weight at faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

[@keithwatson4707]

If aircraft is under 250 grams, it does not have to be registered for recreational flight, but the aircraft must be registered and the PILOT certified for commercial drone operations. www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone/

[@richardbronson2544]

Did anyone report a UFO?

[@internachi]

Not a defect. :)

[@FKKH-u1t]

9:16 Not calibrated properly... Mavic 2 is waaayyyy superior...

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching.

[@JimMorten]

I'll bet every time he launches that thing he is worried it will fly off!

[@internachi]

That's a legit concern.

[@TonieSmith]

Appreciate watching your process. But I would love to see tighter adherence to best practices in the next videos. Vests, not walking around with your drone in the air...those seem to be good safety habits.

[@internachi]

Noted! Thank you.

[@starspangled2206]

Gtfoh.... surely you are an a-hole with that nonsense talk.

[@robanderson4137]

Don't forget a proper roof inspection involves getting in the attic and inspecting that area...that should put off most wanna be drone inspectors alone lol..

[@internachi]

Right.

[@jasonharryphotog]

This was a tedious watch

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed it, though.

[@miloskaroly7921]

I already check with a FAA and you don't need all that drama, the only time you need cops permission is when you are in a restricted area like military, prisons, and other stuff. These guys wane make some money and let people think like without them can't do it which some kind of misleading besides that I am a real pilot flying with the real copters, not that chicken shit toys. I'm surprised these guys don't have safety helmets? adding to their mission impossible

[@internachi]

Oh, Milo. That's a great idea. Drone safety helmets!

[@ponko182]

Yea is kind of stupid there's no regulations buy a drone do what ever the fuck you want lol stupid

[@keithwatson4707]

Professional courtesy dictates notifying the local LEA and, if possible, the immediate neighbors. Yes, hard hats and safety vests are strongly encouraged.

[@starspangled2206]

@@keithwatson4707 .... gtfoh. Yes, you sound like an a-hole talking nonsense.

[@theslanger020]

a lot of wasted time here. No need for all the landing pads, cones, etc. This was way over complicating the inspection. Not to mention, a climb on that roof would have been nothing with a ridge pro, cougar paws!

[@internachi]

Love Cougar Paw boots. Yes. I agree with you that there's no drone that's going to do a better job than me getting up there and touching the shingles. www.cougarpaws.com/

[@jaycarl1562]

Call the police for a drone home inspection? Not a good idea in my opinion, they have better things to do

[@internachi]

Thank you for the comment.

[@HTSS8]

Great, another bother and distraction to municipalities to takein these notifications where they're already understaffed unqualified and poor managed/communication. So all one has to do is offer recreational service pictures/video of people's property and hand them over the files to do as they wish. No recommendation implied or agreed to. As well, it's absolutely Not any police or faa or municipalities business what happens between two citizens, Only and Until any real offense/harm occurs. Trying to "regulate/license" or look over every shoulder of everyone doing things that have No legitimate assumption that someone May be harmed in an activity is by definition Oppression and Dictator practices. The ignorance as well as blind dumb voluntarily adherence to stand under an umbrella that you don't need to is the degradation of society. Stop calling and labeling what you do that authorities label and do, so they think you're in agreement and willing submission to what they want to control. Do not be in step with their line, step another line.

[@internachi]

I don't understand.

[@HTSS8]

@International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) And that's why you're jumping through hoops you don't have to, while proclaiming others do the same. Ignorance is Not bliss.

[@edwardrtt]

yes, you can, you just can't make money from it.

[@internachi]

I disagree. The use of special equipment adds perceived value to the service. As value goes up, so does the demand, and so do the fees.

[@gdaddy38]

In the beginning of the video you are asked if it is certified or licensed. The correct answer is “certified”, not licensed. FAA does not issue licenses to fly in US airspace, they “certify”.

[@internachi]

Right. www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started