How To Inspect a Commercial Roof

If you are in property management or a contractor pitching your services, the importance of conducting detailed building inspections cannot be overstated. A comprehensive inspection report is much more than a checklist; it’s a testament to an inspector’s expertise and attention to detail. Such reports instantly elevate your credibility among prospects, offering clear insights into […]

How to Raise Solar Revenue by Cutting Cancellations

California’s solar sector continues to cast a shadowy forecast across the industry since the rollout of Net Metering 3.0, a regulatory shift that’s dimming the long-time state leader in renewable power.   The ripple effects are unmistakable as uncertainty breeds reluctance among businesses and consumers alike, stalling the once-vibrant market to a sluggish crawl. Factor […]

How to Win Customers and Influence Sales in the Home Services Industry

 For businesses in the home services industry, there is opportunity behind every door. This industry continues to grow, with people staying in their homes longer – thanks high interest rates – repairs and services are more common.  High Interest Prices Continue to Grow the Home Services Market as Homeowners are Moving Less, Data from KPMG […]

Indiana Farmers Introduces IMGING for Large-Scale Roof Claims

Indiana Farmers Insurance, a trusted leader in the insurance industry with a legacy dating back to 1877, is proud to announce its partnership with Loveland Innovations to introduce IMGING, a cutting-edge property inspection data platform, aimed at revolutionizing the efficiency of large-scale roof claims. With a commitment to providing the ultimate customer experience, Indiana Farmers […]

The Sky’s the Limit: How IMGING Detect Expands AI in Roof Inspections

Good news roofing pros and drone inspection enthusiasts; today is your lucky day. Buckle up, as I’m about to introduce you to the newest AI-powered drone product from Loveland Innovations. If you are reading this, you probably already know about IMGING Flight. IMGING Flight is the leading drone inspection solution on the market today. For […]

Save 99% on Worker’s Comp Premiums by Using Drones [Updated January, 2024]

Save 99% on Worker's Comp Premiums by Using Drones

Just as they have done for many industries worldwide, drones for roofing have changed the name of the game. For an industry that has historically depended on analog processes and physical labor, drones have ushered in the digital age, saving companies time and money in the process. The return on investment of using drones for […]

Why Every Roofing Company Should Install Solar Panels [Updated November 2023]

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Are you a roofer who has thought about installing solar? Roofs are your business. You know everything there is to know about roofs­—construction, repair, permits, materials, safety, and about a million other things. If it has to do with a roof, you’re the expert. But what about roof-mounted solar panels? They’re becoming a common fixture on […]

Why AI and Damage Detection Matters to Roofers [Updated October, 2023]

Why AI and Damage Detection Matters to Roofers

The roofing industry is changing thanks to the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI, an advanced technology that allows computers to process and analyze vast amounts of information rapidly, is redefining how roofers inspect and maintain rooftops. With tools like the IMGING Inspection Software, AI enables pinpoint accuracy in detecting issues, from subtle damages to […]

How Top Carriers Use AI to Boost Customer Experience [Updated August, 2023]

How Top Carriers Use AI to Boost Customer Experience

The claim settlement process is the pivot on which customer experience turns. Two main underpinnings support the importance of claim settlement. First, a claim is an opportunity for the carrier to fulfill its promise to a policyholder. Second, at no other point in the customer lifecycle are a policyholder’s expectations so high. The combination creates […]

10 Tips to Crush Residential Roofing Sales [Updated July, 2023]

Residential roofing sales are not what they used to be. Tape measures have been replaced by apps, the analog by the digital, and drones have become fully implemented in the process. A compelling sales presentation must encompass more than just product and price. It must also include tried and true sales techniques that rely on […]

How to Structure Roofing Sales Commissions

How to structure roofing sales commissions

Are you struggling to maximize sales and motivate your roofing sales reps? Optimizing your roofing sales commissions can revolutionize your sales efforts and propel your roofing business to new heights (drone pun intended). Let’s start with the basics before diving into common appraoches. Roofing sales commissions are payments that salespeople earn based on the amount […]

What To Do if Your Drone Is Stolen

What to do if your drone is stolen.

As a commercial drone pilot, it’s becoming more common to hear stories of drones being stolen. Whether you use the drone for roof measurements and property inspections, solar installs, or something else, having someone else take your equipment can be more than an inconvenience and actually damage your business. In this blog post, we will […]

How Roofers Can Win More Business with Word-of-Mouth Marketing

How Roofers Can Win More Business with Word-of-Mouth Marketing

You can advertise your roofing business as much as you want, but when it comes down to it, people trust friends and family members more than any form of advertising. This is especially true when it comes to finding contractors to do work on their house. So, before you rent that billboard you’ve been eyeing, […]

5 Common Mistakes Solar Installers Make

Five common mistakes solar installers make

The solar energy industry is blowing up. More and more people are turning to solar energy to reduce their carbon footprint and save money in the long run. As a result, solar installers are popping up everywhere and offering their services to homeowners and business owners. While the first solar building was created in 1973, […]

How to Schedule a Part 107 Drone Pilot Test in 2023

There is currently a huge demand for licensed commercial drone pilots – especially for roofing sales and solar site surveys. According to Research and Markets, the demand for drone pilots is expected to grow by 51.1 percent over the next five years. And drone pilots have their pick of industries in which to work, or […]

5 Common Roofing Mistakes to Avoid

Everyone makes mistakes. Even the most experienced and skilled roofers. After all, they have a lot of things to consider while they’re on a roof. Between the structural, safety, and aesthetic elements of a roof, something is bound to fall through the cracks.   But home and business owners expect a mistake-free roofing job every time. […]

IMGING Updates Now Available

Today we are excited to announce the first updates to IMGING in 2023. New features and improvements were introduced into the IMGING web app. These updates include: Historical Weather Data Intelligent Damage Detection Geometry Alignment in DXF Files Recently Viewed Jobs Current customers were emailed release notes today. The release notes explain and expand on […]

How Allen Roofing Resolved a Disputed Roof Claim with IMGING

The Situation On July 25-26, 2022, the St. Louis area experienced a record 9.04” of rain in a 24- hour period according to the National Weather Service. This deluge of rain overwhelmed drainage systems and caused flooding throughout the region. The record downpour also overwhelmed roofing, gutter, and drainage systems in the area, leading to […]

How Installers Can Beat Net Metering 3.0 in California

In recent years, renewable energy has become an increasingly popular option for individuals and businesses. With net metering changes in California coming up, it’s important solar installers to understand the impact that these changes will have on renewable energy adoption and solar business growth. Let’s take a closer look.    Why Net Metering Matters   Net metering […]

Key Strategies for Marketing Your Roofing Business in 2023

As a small business owner, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest marketing strategies so that you can continue to grow your business. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the key strategies that you can use to market your roofing business in 2023. So whether you’re just starting out or […]

How Drone Inspections and AI Reduce Claims Reinspections

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The insurance industry is always looking for ways to become more efficient and save money. One area where this is especially true is in the re-inspection claims process. But where do re-inspections occur and why can software-enabled drones slash re-inspections? Let’s review the claims process and highlight how to reduce re-inspections. Typical Insurance Claims Process […]

Why a Drone Site Survey is Better than Remote Imagery for Solar PV Array Design

When it comes to solar photovoltaic (PV) array design, there are two main ways to collect the data needed: a site survey or remote imagery. While it may seem like remote imagery would be the easier and more affordable option, there are actually several reasons why a drone site survey is better. Keep reading to […]

Visualization Tools Every Roofer and Contractor Should Know About 

We’ve all heard the saying, “Show, don’t tell.” While this advice usually applies to writers, the concept is just as important for contractors or anyone selling in a the home service business market. People don’t want you to tell them what you’re going to do to their house; they want to see it. Which means […]

A Modern Roofers Guide to Storm Work

You’ll learn about finding storms, responding to storms, sales programs for canvassing, and case studies of contractors who have built empires on storm response.

Loveland Innovations and Mighty Dog Roofing Celebrate Partnership Milestone With 50th Franchise Location Leveraging IMGING™ Inspection Platform

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Sept. 14, 2022 — Loveland Innovations, maker of the IMGING property inspection platform, today announced industry-changing Mighty Dog Roofing’s™ 50th location established with each leveraging IMGING. Mighty Dog packages their IMGING drone offering the Drone Super Scan and provides it as a distinct service to customers as a key part of their […]

A Brief History ofAI in the P&C Insurance Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) looks different in every industry. In the auto industry, it looks like self-driving cars. In retail, it’s smart shelves, interactive kiosks, and smart signage. In manufacturing, it looks like intelligent machines that perform production processes and detect defects.  But what does AI look like in the P&C insurance industry?  Since there are […]

You Bought a Drone for Your Roofing Business, Now What? 

Drone for roofing businesses

Do you still think drones in roofing are just for taking cool marketing pics? If so, you are missing out. A drone can be much more than a flying camera. If you have a drone, but aren’t using it to increase your sales, this article is for you. If you’ve purchased a drone for your […]

How to Measure a Roof With a Drone

Roofing is a dangerous industry. Historically, that danger started during the inspection process for estimators before contracts were even signed. An estimator would need to: Remove the ladder from their truck Equip safety equipment depending on the pitch of the roof Place the ladder and climb the roof Meticulously take measurements of every facet, often […]

Xactimate Integration,Other UpdatesNow Available

The latest update to IMGING is now available to download from the App Store. This update includes a new integration, new features, several updates for improved user experience. Enjoy the 3.9 overview video below for a highlight of the newly-available features.  Feedback Wanted To enable the Xactimate integration, contact your account executive. As always, reach out […]

Verisk and Loveland Innovations Integration Expedites Property Claims Scoping Process

New integration provides property professionals with instant access to 3-D models and property measurements within Verisk’s Xactimate and XactAnalysis solutions  Insurance adjusters and contractors can now get complete 3-D models and measurements of structures with a new integration between Verisk’s claims-handling solutions, Xactimate® and XactAnalysis®, and Loveland Innovations’ IMGING® property inspection data platform.   This new […]

How to Build an Automated Solar Drone Program for Site Surveys

A Guide for Introducing a Drone Program That Will Cut Your Creation Costs As homeowners and commercial businesses lean into a future fueled by renewable energy, solar professionals are embracing new survey technologies that automated manual processes to keep up with demand, clear backlogs, and ride the wave of momentum. Last fall, the U.S. installed […]

Why Baker Electric Chose IMGING for Site Surveys

Baker Electric Home Energy, part of the Baker Electric family, has supplied Southern California with energy solutions for 84 years. As new technologies began available, they sought out the leading provider for drone-based solar site survey software.

Why Drones Are Better for Roof Inspections

When it comes to maintaining your building’s structural integrity, consider your roof the first shield of protection. Still, even the most durable roofs are vulnerable to weaknesses. Over time, your roof may fall into disrepair due to leaks, aging and weathering, or storm damage, leaving everything sheltered beneath at risk.   Regular roof inspections can […]

Unlock Claim Inspection Speed and Accuracy with Loveland Innovations’ New Guidewire Marketplace App

SAN MATEO, Calif. & PLEASANT GROVE, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) and Loveland Innovations announced that Loveland Innovations’ new Ready for Guidewire validated add-on is now available to ClaimCenter users in the Guidewire Marketplace. The claims experience can help build satisfaction and retain policyholders – if the process is efficient and claims are resolved quickly. Technology is a key driver in enabling insurers to […]

Is Artificial Intelligence Replacing Insurance Adjusters?

  Since artificial intelligence was invented, people have been worried they would become too smart, become self-aware, and take over the world like Cyberdyne’s Skynet system in the Terminator franchise. Well, it’s been more than 70 years since Alan Turing’s famous paper on thinking machines, and we’re still telling them what to do.  However, computers […]

How Carriers are Finding Cost Efficiencies by Digitizing Insurance Claims

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The latest numbers speak for themselves: the insurance industry can save over $6.7 billion every year by simply digitizing the claims process through the use of commercial drones. Just look around.  Chalk, ladders and analog processes are disappearing from the landscape.  Instead, more and more companies are letting drone-based technology solutions from companies such as […]

How Drone-Based Solar Analysis Tools Are Accelerating Solar Installs

drone surveying a roof

Get ready. The U.S. solar boom is only just beginning. In fact, the number of homes with solar energy is expected to triple by 2030. And that’s only moving the needle from 4% of American homes to 12%. With the geopolitical crisis in Eastern Europe affecting energy prices, solar adoption may accelerate even faster. To […]

4 Features to Demand From a Drone Solar Site Survey Solution [Updated January, 2022]

drone solar site surveys

Solar drone inspections can help dealers save money and increase efficiency. But how do you know what to look for in a drone platform? Here are four key features—from penetrations to horizon reports —that solar companies should demand from a drone platform. Automation and Ease of Use Traditional site surveys have long been very manual […]

Update on DJI Mavic 3 Compatibility With IMGING

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The new DJI Mavic 3 drone platform is now available. The hardware specifications of this platform are exciting for their application in property inspections and data collection with the IMGING inspection platform. The Mavic 3 is not currently compatible with IMGING. Currently, DJI has yet to release an enterprise software development kit (SDK) that enables […]

Here’s Why Drones Are Better for Roof Inspections

Here is why drones are better for roof inspections

When it comes to maintaining your building’s structural integrity, consider your roof the first shield of protection. Still, even the most durable roofs are vulnerable to weaknesses. Over time, your roof may fall into disrepair due to leaks, aging and weathering, or storm damage, leaving everything sheltered beneath at risk. Regular roof inspections can help […]

Ease Adjuster Turnover with Drone Technology

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Property claims continue to climb to record highs amid a rapidly expanding risk landscape, yet the insurance industry is struggling to retain its adjuster workforce. According to recent data from Deloitte, nearly 60 percent of carriers anticipated a higher topline, with much of the growth projected right here in P&C. With such a positive outlook […]

How to Clear Solar Installation BacklogsWith Drones

With the market for residential solar heating up this year, many solar installers are facing major project backlogs that make it difficult to meet growing demand. Growing backlogs is common at this time of year. For example, at the end of 2020, SunPower reported nearly 50,000 backlogs across its dealer network, its highest ever volume. […]

How Drone Solutions Are Powering the Future of Solar Energy [Updated August, 2021]

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Drones and solar energy. Two powerhouse innovations that have individually had great impacts on industry and societal advancement, but together, have taken the world by storm. Drones have quickly become key players in the rise of renewable energy, dominating the solar sector by improving efficiency and reducing creation costs. They are being utilized in many ways across the solar space, […]

How to Calculate the Value of Adopting Drones for Solar Site Surveys

how to calculate the value of adopting drones for solar site surveys

Are you a site surveyor or manager considering adopting drone technology for site surveys? If so, this article is for you. The number one reason organizations adopt new technologies is to increase efficiency and it is no different for solar installers. Drone software for solar designers and surveyors can skyrocket your team’s productivity. We’ll look […]

Four Drone Deployment Strategies for Insurance Carriers

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Drones In Insurance Claims  Insurance carriers take a methodical approach to adopting new technologies that alter existing workflows. The COVID-19 pandemic is compressing traditional proof-of-concept trials and phased rollouts and accelerating digital adoption across the P & C insurance sector. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced the Part 107 licensing program for commercial flying of drones in 2016. In the years since, the use of drones […]

How a Drone Solar Site Survey Works [Updated June, 2021]

The solar industry is one of the fastest moving and most competitive markets around. Total installed U.S. PV capacity is expected to more than double over the next five years, and by 2023, over 14 GW of PV capacity will be installed annually. Solar companies need to stay on their toes and keep an eye out for […]

Automating Solar Survey & Design Operations For Excellence

It’s more important than ever to nail your operations as an installer. In this webinar, we share the stories of how leading installers set records during the pandemic while increasing margins, and how they are continually improving operations through technology. Below you will find two videos: A segment featuring Darryl H., Engineering Manager at Baker […]

Plan For the Future of Property Claims with Digitization and Machine Learning, Consolidation and Restructuring Claims Teams

digitization of insurance property claims

As internal structural changes become the norm due to tightening budgets and the COVID-19 Pandemic, claims executives are looking for technology solutions that enable new operating workflows. These new workflows could include expanding desk adjusting teams, broadening field staff responsibilities to include desk adjusting, or streamlining how low and high severity claims are handled. Each of these improved workflows require technology solutions that advance the consistent and accurate gathering of claim data across your organization. Technology solutions don’t scale when inconsistency populates claim data sets. Because claim data can come from policyholders, independent adjusting firms, desk adjusting teams, or a carriers’ own field staff, it may have been collected using inconsistent […]

IMGING’s Approach To Shading Analysis

Accurate shading analysis is crucial to designing and financing solar arrays. Because IMGING uses drones for solar shading analysis, you can be sure you’re receiving the most accurate, real-time data available, all while simultaneously performing a site survey. IMGING’s shading tool includes Solar Access, Tilt and Orientation Factor (TOF), and Total Solar Resource Fraction (TSRF) numbers. It factors in how objects on, or near a roof obstruct direct irradiance to a mounting plane and accumulates the irradiance in kilowatt […]

COUNTRY Financial® Partners with Loveland Innovations and Integrates IMGING® Technology into their Property Claims Process

Pleasant Grove, UT – COUNTRY Financial® has partnered with Loveland Innovations to centralize the collection and analysis of their property claim data in IMGING® and its proprietary AI-powered damage detection. By adopting IMGING’s inspection tools and data analysis capabilities, adjusters, analysts, auditors, and management can collaborate in one single source of property claims data. Through this partnership, Loveland Innovations will provide COUNTRY Financial’s property claims department with IMGING’s® AI-powered inspection platform and on-demand virtual inspection services. […]

COUNTRY Financial® Partners with Loveland Innovations and Integrates IMGING® Technology into their Property Claims Process

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Pleasant Grove, UT – COUNTRY Financial® has partnered with Loveland Innovations to centralize the collection and analysis of their property claim data in IMGING® and its proprietary AI-powered damage detection. By adopting IMGING’s inspection tools and data analysis capabilities, adjusters, analysts, auditors, and management can collaborate in one single source of property claims data. Through this partnership, Loveland Innovations will provide COUNTRY Financial’s property claims department with IMGING’s® AI-powered inspection platform and on-demand virtual inspection services. […]

Loveland Innovations Introduces Solar Shading Tools in IMGING’s Leading Solar Site Survey Solution

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Pleasant Grove, UT – Loveland Innovations – maker of IMGING, the solar industry’s leading site survey solution – today announced that a new suite of shading analysis tools is now available in IMGING.   IMGING has revolutionized solar site surveys by keeping surveyors on the ground and significantly reducing time spent by surveyors on site. With a single automated drone flight, design teams can now receive solar access, TOF, and TSRF calculations in addition to existing CAD-ready 3D […]

Solar Shading Analysis, Now Available in IMGING

solar shading analysis

The latest update to IMGING is now available to download from the App Store. This update introduces IMGING as a solar shading analysis tool and features several updates for improved user experience and enhanced account management.    IMGING Shading Analysis With the latest update to IMGING, you now can generate a shading report after any Solar Roof Scan. Because this is calculated from a […]

Here’s Why Drone Roof Inspections Beat Any Measurement Report [Updated January, 2021]

drone roof inspection

Technological innovations are driving widespread change through many industries. Drone roof inspections are the most popular applications of drones in the construction industry. Thanks to IMGING, the leading drone inspection software, roofing contractors can get way more than just basic drone photos of a roof. In the era of COVID-19, a contractor with a touchless […]

Happy Holidays 2020

https://vimeo.com/491658474 While this has certainly been a most interesting and challenging year, there is one positive that came out of 2020. This year has brought deeper cooperation and strengthened our relationships with you. Thank you for your trust in 2020. Please enjoy this holiday message from Jim Loveland, Founder & CEO of Loveland Innovations. Happy […]

How COVID is Bringing ChangeTo InsuranceClaims Operations

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused shockwaves throughout the economy and insurance is no different. Under pressure from the COVID-19 outbreak, large and small carriers have announced staff reductions, office consolidation, redeployed staff in different roles, and instituted other measures that are affecting claims organizations. Carriers are looking for technology solutions to maintain high service levels for their policyholders while facing funding and personnel headwinds. Formerly tried and tested […]

[Infographic] How IMGING Simplifies Drone Roof Inspections

After working with dozens of the top insurance carriers, solar installers, and roofing contractors, we’ve learned a thing or two about on-the-ground workflows for roof inspections with a drone. There are a plethora of drone apps for inspections, but only one IMGING inspection platform. When discussing IMGING as a platform, it’s often in relation to […]

How IMGING and Home Rescue Team Responded to Utah’s Most Damaging Windstorm

  The Problem   The state of Utah is home to diverse geography and climates. With a record high of 117, a record low of –69, annual snow, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and once even a tornado, Utahns are accustomed to natural disasters and extreme weather events. On September 8, 2020, Northern Utah awoke to overturned […]

Faster AI-Powered Damage Detection Now Available in IMGING 3.2

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The latest update to IMGING is now available to download from the App Store. Do you want more control over your drone inspections with IMGING? Now you have it. This release introduces a new Manual Drone Inspection task. This enables you to perform an inspection-only drone flight in IMGING. What does inspection-only flight mean? When […]

5 Signs That You Need to Invest in Drone Tech for Solar Site Surveys

The world of site surveys is changing fast due in large part to nearly one million registered drones. On top of the heightened drone use, the popularity of solar power is growing just as fast. Since 2008, U.S. solar installations have exponentially from 1.2 gigawatts (GW) to an estimated 89 GW at the end of […]

5 Benefits of Outsourced Insurance Inspections During COVID-19

5 Benefits of Outsourced Insurance Inspections During COVID-19

In the era of social distancing, insurance carriers are quickly changing how they handle high cost and time-intensive on-site property inspections. Property insurers began experimenting with AI, analytics, and drones a few years ago and have increasingly adopted this technology for adjusting property claims. After the FAA loosened the regulations on drones used commercially in […]

Team and Fleet Management, Tile Damage Detection, Now Available

IMGING 3.1 Release Team and Fleet Reporting

With this release, we’re elevating your drone operations and enhancing damage detection. No matter the size of your team, these features will help you better understand your drone use and operations with IMGING. Team and Fleet Reporting We are introducing a slew of management and reporting tools into IMGING. Here’s a breakdown of the new […]

Guidewire Software Announces Loveland Innovations as New Solution Alliance Partner to Help Insurers Virtually Adjust Claims from Anywhere

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah and SAN MATEO, Calif. – Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), provider of the industry platform Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers rely upon, today announced that Loveland Innovations, a leading provider of data analytics and technology solutions for insurance, has joined Guidewire PartnerConnect as a Solution Partner. Founded in 2015, Loveland Innovations is […]

Why Carriers Should Think Beyond Manual Drone Flight

The drone market is exploding. IHS research predicts the professional drone market will maintain a compound annual growth rate of 77.1 percent through 2020. This is primarily driven by agriculture, energy, construction, and yes, insurance. Companies like State Farm, as well as Travelers, have already deployed drones in the insurance claims process for gathering imagery […]

What Carriers Get From Outsourced Inspections With IMGING

Outsourcing is one of the best ways to get more claim data, faster. While traditionally a method used following a large storm event, there is a compelling case that outsourcing most insurance claims inspections can improve processes and reduce LAE using the right tools. Desk adjusting has long been understood as a concept, but quality […]

Loveland Innovations Announces Touchless Property Inspection Service Available to Anyone in Response to COVID-19

On Demand Property Inspections

Pleasant Grove, UT, March 18, 2020 – Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data analytics solutions, today announced the ability for anyone to order a full exterior property inspection or roofing estimate remotely with IMGING On Demand, providing a touchless, travel-free service in compliance with social distancing instructions in place across the United States. Powered by […]

Loveland Innovations Delivers First-Ever AI-Driven Damage Detection Tool for Hand-held Property Inspections

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Pleasant Grove, UT, February 3, 2020 – Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data analytics solutions, today released a mobile only inspection version of IMGING® which includes advanced artificial intelligence (AI) damage detection capabilities along with next generation inspection tools. Users can now leverage IMGING’s AI features, previously available only as part of IMGING’s automated drone […]

AI-Driven Hand-held Inspections: Inside IMGING 3.0

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https://vimeo.com/388605947 We’re excited to announce that IMGING version 3.0 is now available! This is without a doubt our biggest release yet. You can now leverage IMGING’s inspection capabilities and AI features on inspections performed on a mobile device without a drone. You read that right, this release introduces the ability to complete an inspection in […]

2019 Year in Review

2019 was a big year for our customers, giving us one more reason to be grateful this holiday season. As we continue to make a huge impact on the insurance, solar, and roofing industries, we wanted to share a few of our favorite 2019 highlights with you. For insurance, MetLife and The Hanover Insurance Group […]

Taking Off: Drones Are Becoming a Valuable Tool for Roofing Contractors

With 2020 almost here, if your roofing company doesn’t have a drone solution – you’re behind. In our latest article for ProfessionalRoofing, we dive into this topic to help you land on the right solution for your company. Read the article to also learn: How the turn toward technology is bringing innovation to the roofing […]

On Demand and Other IMGING App Updates

Our latest release (2.6) sets us up for something huge we have planned for next year. As such, there are a lot of backend tweaks you won’t see, but there are a few changes you’ll see in the app as soon as you update: Support for iOS 13 – This release fully supports iOS 13. […]

The Top 4 Problems for Roofing Companies and How A Drone Strategy Helps Solve Them

According to IBISWorld’s annual industry report published in March of 2019, there are currently 104,914 roofing businesses operating in the U.S. According to Sageworks—a financial information company—2018 was the fourth consecutive year in which U.S. roofing contractors experienced “improved profitability and double-digit increases in sales.” In their 2017 Construction Survey and Business Outlook, the Associated General Contractors […]

MetLife Prepares for the Storms of Tomorrow With IMGING

Storm season is always demanding for insurance carriers. But 2017 was something unique. In August of that year, Hurricane Harvey formed in the Atlantic. Its power peaked as it made landfall in Southern Texas, displacing tens of thousands while leaving devastation in its wake. In the aftermath of one of the costliest tropical storms in […]

Case Study: Northpoint Triples Roofing Sales Forecasts With IMGING Drones

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Four months into business and work is booming for Northpoint Roofing Systems. They’ve dialed in their inspection and sales process, and thanks to a process powered by IMGING, they’ve managed to blow past their year-one revenue projections by about 300 percent! “IMGING has been a huge part of our explosive growth,” says Keith Priddy, co-founder […]

Why Drone Assist Is Now IMGING On Demand

Introducing IMGING On Demand

When we launched Drone Assist a little more than a year ago, the concept was simple. Order an inspection, we’ll send a certified pilot to digitize the roof and property then deliver you the data in our app. Our customers can access ultra-high-res imagery, 3D models, measurements, and more inside a cloud-based platform. Here, they […]

The Hanover Insurance Group to Leverage Loveland Innovations’ Drones, Technology to Enhance Claims Service

  Pleasant Grove, UT, July 17, 2019 – Loveland Innovations, the leading provider of data analytics and technology solutions for insurance, today announced it will provide The Hanover Insurance Group with drone and technology capabilities, helping the company provide more effective and efficient claims service to its partners and customers. Through this partnership, Loveland Innovations […]

Can Drones Help Roofing Companies With Labor Demand?

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More and more, roofing companies are seeing the benefit of utilizing drone technology in their business. Employees are safer, information is more reliable, and property owners are more pleased with higher-quality work. However, with an influx of work and few qualified to complete it, the roofing industry and construction market in general are experiencing a […]

Considering Drones for Insurance Inspections? Here’s How to Find a Vendor

Drones for Insurance Inspections

Drone technology is an effective tool for many industries. One that’s seeing a lot of success adding drones to their repertoire is insurance. Insurance has been one of the slower industries to innovate, but drones for insurance inspections are proving to be a productive way to reduce LAE, improve efficiency, and keep adjusters safer. Several […]

Will The Digital Revolution Kill Ladder Assist?

As a growing number of insurers recognize the benefits of simplifying outdated claims processes – the days of ladder assist could be numbered. For years, third-party companies have determined loss. They have also uncovered the cause of damage for claims adjusters in the field. Such a service, while useful, does not solve a few fundamental […]

How Drones and AI Are Redefining Insurtech

Even in the wake of major North American catastrophes – hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes – insureds report high levels of claim satisfaction with some carriers. How can carriers continue to produce excellent customer satisfaction ratings given the enterprise-wide stressors of massive property damage claims? The secret weapon might just be A.I. and drone technologies. Today’s […]

Loveland Innovations Enhances Claim Adjuster Safety, Efficiency for Western Reserve Group

Western Reserve Group and Loveland

Pleasant Grove, Utah, April 2, 2019 (Newswire) –​​Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data gathering and AI analysis solutions, announced that it will provide its drone-based inspection platform, IMGING®, to Western Reserve Group, one of Ohio and Indiana’s leading property and casualty insurance carriers. “For the majority of claims, there’s no reason why an adjuster needs to […]

IMGING Becomes First Drone Platform With On-Site Roof Measurements, Adds AI Damage Detection for Commercial Roofs

IMGING provides measurements on-site

New IMGING app updates bring innovative possibilities for claims adjusting and roofing PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, March 27, 2019 – ​Loveland Innovations, maker of advanced data gathering and AI analysis solutions, added ground-breaking enhancements to its inspection platform, IMGING®. These enhancements include drone-based on-site measurements, AI and deep learning-powered damage detection for commercial roofs, and other powerful […]

Loveland Innovations to Digitize Claims Analysis for Security First Insurance

Security First to Digitize Claims

Pleasant Grove, UT, March, 13 2019,– Loveland Innovations, maker of advanced data gathering and AI analysis solutions, today announced Security First Insurance, Florida’s second largest home insurance provider, has adopted IMGING as a revolutionary new approach to claims resolution leveraging drones, AI, and more. With Loveland’s drone-based inspection and AI analysis platform, IMGING, Security First […]

5 Ways Drone Platforms Reduce Creation Costs for Solar

lowering costs with drone site surveys

Many solar companies are turning to drone platforms to help them improve efficiency and reduce their creation costs, but how exactly do solutions like IMGING make an impact on costs for solar companies? There are five key ways a drone site survey can help. More Efficient Site Surveys Site surveys are an essential but time-consuming […]

Flying Drones for Business – A Quick Guide to Part 107

Quick guide to Part 107

Businesses in industries like construction, insurance, and solar are using drones for everything from property claims to roofing bids, site surveys, and more. With benefits ranging from more safety to better efficiency and more consistent data capture, it’s easy to see why so many are taking to the skies. But what does it take to […]

Why Roofing Companies Need a Drone Strategy (and How to Start)

Roofing companies are adopting drones for many reasons. They keep people safer. They can be more efficient for gathering roof information. Some are doing it because they feel it’s the next big step forward for roofing bids. The thing is, many roofing companies are missing the point. Sooner than you might realize, roofing companies will […]

Case Study: How Elevated and IMGING Bring Roofing Into the Digital World

The people at Elevated Roofing aren’t roofers – they’re visionaries. They’ve become one of the largest roofing companies in North Texas largely thanks to their focus on customer service and new technologies like drones and artificial intelligence. Read the full story to find out how Elevated: Moves the industry forward by using the latest tech […]

Ladder Assist: Your Days Are Numbered

Change is underway in the world of roof inspections. Many roofing contractors, insurance adjusters, solar companies and other industry professionals are shifting from using ladder assist services to using innovative drone technology. In this piece, we break down why drone solutions are a better option for roof inspections, and why the days are numbered for […]

Pleasant Grove Drone Company’s Innovations Tackle Roofing Industry

The following was written by Karissa Neely and originally printed in the Daily Herald. One Pleasant Grove drone company’s innovative approach to structure and roof inspections has earned them 12 patents in just the last 18 months. “When we founded Loveland Innovations, I saw a tremendous potential for drones and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the […]

Loveland Innovations Expands DJI Partnership with Mavic 2 Pro Support, Releases Enhanced AI Damage Detection 

New features offer more hardware portability, new damage detection capabilities   PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, December 13, 2018 – Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data analytics solutions and inspection tools and services, today released an update to their inspection platform, IMGING®, which includes enhanced AI damage detection features and support for the DJI® Mavic 2 Pro. “We’re […]

How Loveland Crushed It in 2018

Our Year in Review We made a huge impact for insurance, roofing, and solar in 2018. On the insurance side, we launched Drone Assist, which provides carriers with completely new ways to close claims and improve cycle times—we even locked down relationships with some of the biggest carriers in the country (look for more details […]

Are One-Click Settlements on the Horizon?

Customer satisfaction is an essential part of any successful company but insurance carriers in particular have a lot to contend with. Claims are stressful events for policyholders and carriers must deliver results fast or their customers will start eying the competition. To settle claims faster, many carriers are relying on insurance claims automation. As Jim […]

November’s Best Drone Articles

Another month is in the books and with it, more drone news. This month, drones found use cases in wildlife conservation, emergency response, and organ delivery. Done use is becoming widespread, so let’s dig into some of Novembers best drone articles. Niger Begins Using Drones for Wildlife Protection Drones have a niche in Africa. In […]

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