Aerial Drone Inspection Services
FAA Part 107 certified, with high-resolution imaging and thermal scanning. The only 203(k) consultant in MI, IN, or OH offering aerial inspection.
See What You’re Missing From the Ground
Traditional roof and facade inspections rely on ladders, binoculars, and guesswork. MIS uses FAA Part 107 certified drone technology to capture what ground-level inspections cannot: hidden roof damage, deteriorating flashing, drainage issues, structural concerns, and thermal anomalies that indicate insulation failures or moisture intrusion.
Michael is a HUD-Approved 203(k) Consultant since 2019 (HUD ID P1984), a Licensed Builder in Michigan since 1994, and holds a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Every drone flight is legal, insured, and built into the inspection workflow.
Drone Inspection Capabilities
High-Resolution Aerial Imaging
Detailed overhead and angled photographs of roofs, facades, siding, chimneys, gutters, and surrounding property. Resolution high enough to identify individual shingle damage, flashing defects, and drainage issues.
Thermal / Infrared Scanning
Thermal imaging reveals what the eye cannot see: missing insulation, moisture intrusion behind walls, HVAC inefficiencies, and hidden water damage. Essential for energy assessments and identifying problems before they become expensive.
Roof & Facade Inspections
Complete rooftop inspection without ladders. Safer for everyone on site, faster than manual methods, and produces photographic documentation from angles that are physically impossible from the ground.
Property Documentation
Full aerial photography of the property, lot boundaries, site conditions, and surrounding area. Ideal for renovation project scoping, insurance documentation, and property marketing.
Site Survey & Progress Monitoring
Aerial views of construction progress during renovation projects. Useful for documenting draw inspection stages, verifying exterior work completion, and creating before/during/after records.
Commercial Property Assessment
Large commercial buildings, multi-unit complexes, and industrial properties inspected efficiently from the air. Covers areas that would take days by ladder in hours by drone.
Drone vs. Traditional Inspection
| Factor | Traditional (Ladder/Ground) | MIS Drone Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | Fall risk, liability exposure | No one goes on the roof. Zero fall risk. |
| Speed | 2-4 hours for large roofs | 30-60 minutes for complete aerial survey |
| Coverage | Limited to accessible areas | 100% coverage including peaks, valleys, and dormers |
| Documentation | Handheld photos from limited angles | Hundreds of high-res photos from every angle |
| Hidden Damage | Visible damage only | Thermal imaging reveals hidden moisture and insulation gaps |
| Steep/Complex Roofs | Often cannot safely inspect | Full inspection regardless of pitch or complexity |
The 203(k) + Drone Bundle: Only From MIS
No other 203(k) consultant in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio combines HUD-approved consulting with FAA-certified drone inspections. When you work with MIS, you get both: ground-level expertise and aerial intelligence in a single engagement.
For lenders: better documentation, fewer surprises, more confident underwriting.
For borrowers: a more thorough inspection that catches problems before they become change orders.
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Who Uses Our Drone Services?
- Lenders & Loan Officers – Better property documentation for renovation loan underwriting
- Borrowers & Homeowners – Thorough roof and property assessments before committing to renovation scope
- Real Estate Agents – Professional aerial photography for listings, plus pre-purchase property assessments for buyers
- Property Managers – Annual roof and exterior assessments for portfolio maintenance planning
- Insurance Companies – Damage documentation, claim verification, and pre-policy property assessments
- Contractors – Aerial site surveys for estimating, progress documentation during construction