Drone Inspection Services

Drone Roof Inspection
& Solar Panel Inspection in Monterey

See what's unsafe or out of reach — safely.

From roofs and fire-damaged structures to solar farms spanning acres, we get eyes on places that are too dangerous, too costly, or simply impossible to inspect on foot.

Recent Work

Real drone inspection jobs, real access problems solved

Every inspection starts with a simple question: how do we get eyes on this safely? Here's how a drone answered that question for two very different situations.

Fire Damage Assessment

Letting a tenant see what was left

After a fire tore through a multi-unit residential building, a top-floor tenant needed to see the condition of their condemned apartment. The building was unsafe to enter — no inspector, insurance adjuster, or resident could go inside. A drone flight was the only way to get a clear, close look at the damage, giving the tenant real answers without anyone setting foot on unstable floors.

Drone view of solar panel array rows during a solar panel inspection
Solar Farm Inspection

Scanning acres of panels in one flight

Walking a solar installation row by row to check for damage, misalignment, or debris takes hours and still misses things a straight-down view catches instantly. One aerial pass covers the entire array, making it easy to spot problem panels, verify installation, or document the site's condition at a point in time. We can also run a thermal pass over the array to spot hot spots, failed cells, and underperforming panels — the kind of efficiency losses that are invisible to the eye but show up clearly on an infrared camera, so problems get fixed before they cost you real output.

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"Roby Hyde from Cypress Drones helped provide very useful images and videos from a recent fire accident site. Great work and worth the service!"

— Ramesh S.

Who It's For

Drone inspections for anywhere unsafe, unreachable, or inefficient to inspect on foot

If getting a good look means a ladder, a lift, a hard-hat entry into a condemned structure, or a full day walking acres of ground — there's usually a faster, safer way.

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Roof Inspections

Check roofs, gutters, chimneys, and building exteriors with a drone roof inspection, without the cost and risk of ladders or lifts.

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Solar Panel & Utility Inspections

Inspect solar arrays, transmission lines, and utility infrastructure across large areas in a single flight.

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Fire & Disaster Damage

Document structural damage after a fire, storm, or other disaster — without anyone entering an unsafe building.

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Insurance & Legal Documentation

Create a clear, timestamped visual record of a site's condition for claims, disputes, or records.

What You Get

Delivered in the format your team needs

Photos, video, high-resolution stills, or georeferenced data — tell us how you work and we'll deliver it in a format you can actually use.

High-res photos MP4 video GeoTIFF Orthomosaic map Shareable web link Whatever your workflow needs
FAQ

Drone Roof Inspection FAQ

Quick answers about drone roof, solar panel, and fire damage inspections in Monterey and across the Central Coast.

How much does a drone roof inspection cost?

The cost depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the number of buildings, and what you need delivered. Send us the property address and what you want checked, and we will follow up with a quote. There is no commitment to request one.

How does a drone roof inspection work?

A drone flies over the roof and captures high-resolution photos and video of every area, including gutters, chimneys, and roof edges, without anyone climbing up. We then deliver the images so you can zoom in on any damage or wear.

Can a drone inspect solar panels?

Yes. One aerial pass can cover an entire solar array, making it easy to spot damaged or misaligned panels and debris. We can also run a thermal pass to find hot spots, failed cells, and underperforming panels that are invisible to the naked eye.

Can you inspect a fire-damaged building with a drone?

Yes. When a building is unsafe to enter, a drone can get a clear, close look at the damage without anyone setting foot inside. We have done this after a fire at a multi-unit residential building, and the footage gave the tenant real answers about the condition of their apartment.

Is a drone inspection safer than a ladder or lift inspection?

Yes. A drone gets a close look at roofs and tall structures without anyone climbing a ladder or working from a lift, which removes the fall risk and often saves time and equipment cost.

What do I receive after a drone inspection?

You receive high-resolution photos and video, and we can also provide orthomosaic maps, GeoTIFF files, or a shareable web link. Tell us how your team works and we will deliver in a format you can use.

Are your drone pilots FAA certified and insured?

Yes. All operations are conducted by FAA Part 107 certified pilots, and our operations are fully insured, with clear deliverables and transparent communication throughout.

What areas do you serve for drone inspections?

We serve communities within about 100 miles of Monterey, including Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Hollister, San Jose, and Paso Robles, across Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties and the surrounding Central Coast.

Get a Quote

Tell us what needs a closer look.

Fill out the form or give us a call. We'll follow up quickly with questions, a timeline, and a price — no commitment required.

415-640-4059

Leave a voicemail if no answer — we'll call back as soon as possible.

We respond promptly — usually within a few hours during business hours.

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