Commercial drone inspections
A drone inspection gets a close, clear look at roofs, buildings, farm structures and other assets that are slow, costly or unsafe to reach. SiouxSky flies the asset systematically, captures detailed imagery, and flags the visible issues — so you know what needs attention and can send the right contractor with the right information.
The challenge
Lifts, ladders and roof walks take time to arrange and put people at height — often just to find out whether there's a problem at all.
Damage on roofs, bins and upper walls usually goes unseen until it leaks, spreads or fails.
After hail or high wind, owners need to know quickly what's visibly damaged before calling contractors or an adjuster.
What can be performed
Flat and pitched commercial, agricultural and residential roofs: membranes, shingles, flashing, drains, penetrations, rooftop units and edges — inspected section by section.
Building envelopes, upper walls, parapets, signage, gutters, parking lots and grounds on single buildings or multi-building sites.
Barn and shed roofs, grain bins, legs and elevators, farmstead buildings, fencing and drainage — including post-storm checks.
Solar arrays, light poles, water features, tanks and other exterior assets that are hard to see up close from the ground.
Scope & limitations
How it works
Tell us the location, what you need captured, your timeframe and how the results will be used.
Tell us the asset, what prompted the inspection (age, leak, storm) and any known problem areas.
You get a written scope listing views, deliverables, schedule assumptions and price — before anything is booked.
The scope lists the areas to be inspected, the report format and price.
Airspace, permissions, site access, weather and on-site conditions are reviewed and a flight window is set.
Owner permission, site hazards, people on site, airspace and weather are confirmed.
Edited, organized files are delivered to the structure agreed in your scope.
You receive organized imagery, annotated photos and a written summary of visible issues.
Every flight depends on airspace, property-owner and site permissions, weather, site conditions and the regulations that apply at the time. If a flight can't be completed safely and legally, it won't be attempted — and you'll know before the visit.
Packages
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A visual drone inspection of a roof, building, farm structure or other asset, with the visible issues marked and summarized.
Scope can include
FAQ
Yes — the report marks and describes the issues visible in the imagery, such as damaged or missing material, ponding, debris, separation or rust. It's a visual inspection, so anything that affects a repair decision or claim should be confirmed by a qualified contractor, engineer or adjuster.
No. A drone inspection is a visual inspection. It is not a certified, engineering or code inspection and doesn't replace one when your insurer, lender or municipality requires it — but it's a fast, low-cost way to see the condition of a roof and decide what needs a closer look.
Yes. Post-storm inspections document visible damage across roofs and structures so you can brief contractors or your adjuster. Scheduling depends on weather and airspace after the storm.
Barn and shed roofs, grain bins and their roofs, elevators, farmstead buildings, fencing and drainage. Livestock areas are approached at heights that avoid disturbing animals.
Serving Sioux Falls and Southeast South Dakota, with other South Dakota locations considered when travel and flight conditions permit. View service areas.
Overall and close-range exterior imagery of buildings, roofs and grounds, organized by area.
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Aerial photos and video of farms, ranches, acreages and ag businesses for records, sales and marketing.
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Repeatable site captures from consistent viewpoints, delivered as a dated, organized record.
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Send the location, what you need to see and when. You'll receive a written scope and quote — with any airspace or feasibility issues flagged before anything is scheduled.