How to Use Drones for Home Inspections

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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)

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Subscribe to our KZfaq Channel: kzfaq.info?... Here is a detailed training video on how to inspect a home using a drone, featuring David Krause & Dr. Steven M. Davis of Influential Drones. The video includes a Q&A, a walk-through of the House of Horrors®, and a drone inspection of a home with InterNACHI® member Evan Elliott. Visit www.nachi.org/influential-dro... for more online drone resources and exclusive offers from Influential Drones!
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Before You Fly 0:00
Drone Inspection Q&A 1:55
House of Horrors® Walk-Through 9:20
Drone Inspection 17:46
Post-Inspection Follow-Up 33:10
Credits 37:48
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@JelaniJordan-uc9nt 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting.

@brianwright3913 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

We agree. Thanks for the comment, Brian.

@wiggelyworm2877 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@martinduffy3835 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, Martin. Thanks.

@metrocityroofing3662 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@BudzyFoxMX5 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@chipfornaris 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@srush58 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, yes.

@Tolg 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dereksmith6097 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@jaycarl1562 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tom73055 Жыл бұрын

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

@internachi Жыл бұрын

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

@biscuitbassbroom7306 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@damienpalladino8797 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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).

@cemigh 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Siamect 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@drummingbad9358 11 ай бұрын

But cones and a big landing pad

@ramzimakarem1837 11 ай бұрын

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

@internachi 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@GrahamSalisbury1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheStevedie 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@alberttaylor9998 Жыл бұрын

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

@internachi Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@richardbartlett88 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Okay.

@dutchleussink156 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You good information

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you, Dutch.

@houseorhome4707 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

We agree.

@manuelmonge527 4 жыл бұрын

What drone you got for inspections?

@houseorhome4707 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TruthSeeker434 2 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

DJI Mini.

@JSParadiso Жыл бұрын

DJI Mini does not have thermal capabilities

@ub73clan83 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

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/

@thomasparrish3781 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Will do, Thomas.

@srush58 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dannelson8556 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@HancockFilmProductions 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

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

@martinduffy3835 4 жыл бұрын

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

@fraterrr6560 2 жыл бұрын

Can you only use thermal cameras for inspection?

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@najeebell8106 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jaycarl1562 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@danknee7652 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SiNFPVGUAM Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@michelleford9951 2 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stevenbrutto7078 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you for commenting.

@RealRiders 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Good point, Francisco.

@mac9375 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@dipschmitz5426 3 жыл бұрын

your guys hvac vent is backwards on the comp shingles

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@wildb4206 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dougdorrer4622 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative comments, Doug.

@Arccinemedia 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Become a home inspector!

@Arccinemedia 4 жыл бұрын

@@internachi do you have an email??

@Arccinemedia Жыл бұрын

yes aliriojas1@yahoo.com.

@the_bridge6817 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@UmarKhan-xj5ub 4 жыл бұрын

Can this be done with a mavic mini?

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Love the minis.

@UmarKhan-xj5ub 4 жыл бұрын

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) Thanks 😊

@willielohse810 2 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

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

@willielohse810 2 жыл бұрын

@@internachi Great thank you!

@dfeller7 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, I don't think so.

@hectorcordero8948 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@ponko182 4 жыл бұрын

The drone police lol

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@peterbennett8810 Жыл бұрын

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

@internachi Жыл бұрын

Home inspectors inspect chimneys.

@hongvietnguyen2313 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@rockleone1117 4 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

It does. It was a quick video.

@acoupleofchefs 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@homes24 2 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

Hm. Not sure.

@tom73055 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@sandymoonstone855 4 жыл бұрын

protect yourself from bad dogs

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@rickanderson7557 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@keithwatson4707 3 жыл бұрын

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/

@BloxiYouTuber 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TonieSmith 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Noted! Thank you.

@starspangled2206 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jaycarl1562 2 жыл бұрын

He flies that drone like my grandmother drives her Buick

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy?

@CaptainKush420 10 ай бұрын

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

@internachi 10 ай бұрын

Okay. Good list of words there.

@cdesio801 4 жыл бұрын

I fuckin love safety

@internachi 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it so much.

@RLoose9494 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@JimMorten 2 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

That's a legit concern.

@richardbronson2544 3 жыл бұрын

Did anyone report a UFO?

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

Not a defect. :)

@robanderson4137 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Right.

@Vladimir-JT 6 сағат бұрын

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!

@filipkellens8571 3 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jasonharryphotog 2 жыл бұрын

This was a tedious watch

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, though.

@miloskaroly7921 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ponko182 4 жыл бұрын

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

@keithwatson4707 3 жыл бұрын

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

@starspangled2206 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jeremywilson530 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@internachi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment.

@edwardrtt 11 ай бұрын

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

@internachi 11 ай бұрын

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.

@HTSS8 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I don't understand.

@HTSS8 Жыл бұрын

@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.