Inside Instant Roof Measurements: How Speed Squares Works
Not every job needs highly detailed measurements, some just need an instant estimate for a quick bid. That’s why we added Speed Squares to the IMGING app. With Speed Squares, you can instantly get the total squares of a roof so you can decide if you even want the job, then scribble a quick bid […]
Case Study: How 3 Carriers Are Using IMGING to Redefine Claims
Carriers use IMGING to streamline roof claims with automated flight, measurements, 3D models, ultra-high-res imagery, and AI-powered damage detection. IMGING lets adjusters safely and consistently inspect any roof in just a few minutes, while helping carriers reduce cycle times, prevent re-inspections, and lower loss adjustment expenses. Curious about their specific results? Read the full story […]
How Drones Can Give You Way More Than Hail Damage Pictures
For a long time, adjusters have used ladders and a digital camera to gather imagery of hail and other damage. This takes a long time and, in some cases, excessive damage and precarious roofs can prevent an adjuster from getting on the roof and getting the pictures they need to process a claim process. These […]
How Do Drone Roof Inspections Work?
Since drones are still relatively new to the roofing world, many roofers wonder how a drone inspection might benefit their work. Some estimators are using drones to keep estimators safe and to get as much as triple the estimates out the door. If you’re wondering how drone-based roof inspections can give you results like these, […]
What to Look for in a True Drone Solution for Roof Inspections
In recent years, drones have become a staple for companies that perform roof inspections, and these days, many are saying they do drone roof inspections. While that might be true, there are dozens of drone solutions available, and not all are suited to their unique roof inspection needs. Here are the key things to look […]
Why Drone-Created 3D Models Matter to Roofers
Drones have made big strides over a short period of time. Industry professionals are discovering new and innovative ways to implement them into existing workflows, and roofing is well-suited to add drones to their toolset. Many roofers know about drones and some have begun to use them, but few roofers are unlocking the full potential […]
Loveland Innovations Locks Down 12 Patents in 18 Months
Loveland Innovations Shows Why Invention Matters With Major Patent Milestone PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, October 30, 2018 – The team at Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data analytics solutions and drone-based data gathering tools and services, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded them their twelfth patent in eighteen months. At […]
This Month’s Best Drone Articles (October)
This month has brought some fascinating advances to the world of drones. We’ve seen new, powerful micro-drones, an uptick in drone usage for disaster response following large storms like Hurricane Michael, as well many other compelling uses. Let’s take a look at the most interesting drone-focused news articles we’ve come across this month. A New […]
No Longer a Fad: Why Insurance Adjusters Need Drones
The insurance industry is experiencing big changes for the first time in a long time. As technology evolves and customer demands and expectations change, professionals in all industries need to adapt or get left behind. For insurance adjusters, drones are the next great way to make customers happy. Drones aren’t just a cool alternative to […]
Roofers: Don’t Hire More – Use Drones and Do More
Roofing companies hit growth spurts, and there’s a natural seasonality of the business that can make finding help difficult. When things are busy, should you hire more employees, hire third party services, or to place heavier workloads on current employees? One question to ask yourself before you hire new people and reallocate workforce hours is […]
Roofers: Do You Have Any of These Concerns About Drones?
Among some roofing contractors there’s a level of uncertainty when they think about using drones for roof estimates. Drones are still new technology, and some of the hesitation may come from the fact that up until recently, drones were either toys kids play with or weapons used by the military, but that’s all changed. Drones […]
How Will UAV-Based CAT Response Change After Hurricane Florence?
The brunt of the wrath from Hurricane Florence might have passed, but as the storms start to settle for residents of the Carolinas, they’re just beginning for CAT responders. Global risk modeling firm RMS estimates insured losses for wind damages to be between $1.3 billion and $2.6 billion and between $700 million and $1.2 billion […]
Why Roofers Might Consider Drones for Inspecting Complex Roofs
Big projects are a great opportunity for a roofing contractor. They present the chance to make tidy profits and to prove to the customer that they chose the right contractor. The trouble is that a lucrative roofing project can often be a incredibly steep, large, or complex roof. These jobs are great but they either […]
Roofers: Preventing a Single Injury with Drone Tech Can Save You Thousands
According to the National Library of Medicine, 136,118 injuries a year are related to ladders and roofing is by far the most dangerous construction trade. Falls are a big expensive problem and roofers should be doing all they can to lower the risks. Certainly, there will always be a fall risk for crews repairing or […]
Soar Past Your Solar Competitors with Drone Tech
In today’s world, every industry is competitive. Companies are vying for customers, and buyers have the power to take their business wherever they want. Competitive pressures like these are particularly strong in growing industries like solar. By 2020, the solar industry is projected to install nearly 100 GW of solar annually, which would be enough […]
Case Study: How Breashears Roofing Tripled Estimate Output
Breashears Roofing is a Colorado-based roofing company that has been struggling with the best problem you can have: they’re growing like crazy. In their quest to conquer growing pains, CEO and founder Mark Breashears had a few goals in mind: Get more work out of roofing estimators Improve the accuracy of measurements (standard measurement reports […]
6 Recent Advancements to Drone-Based Inspections
Drones made headlines at major news outlets when Amazon announced that they were testing drone technology for package delivery. This was big news to the public because most people were under the impression that drones were only used as a toy by hobbyists and for military operations. Some became excited about the possibility of drones […]
Beyond Adjusting: How Drone Tech Improves the Customer Experience
More often than not, hurricanes do a lot of damage – sometimes enough to displace people from their homes. This means homeowners need their claims adjusted as soon as possible so they can get back to living life as usual. Providing a good experience after a scary event is a crucial time for building trust […]
Insurers: Here’s How Drone Tech Can Help You Prepare for Hurricanes
We’re most of the way through June and well into hurricane season – it’s a hectic time for insurance carriers and their customers. Last year, Hurricane Harvey did billions of dollars in property damage. While hurricanes are never a good thing, it’s important for insurers to prepare an effective catastrophe response so they’re prepared for […]
Useful Resources to Help You Pass Your UAS Aeronautical Test With Flying Colors
As you may know, the FAA regulates commercial drone flight under CFR 14 Part 107, which means prospective pilots need to pass an aeronautical knowledge test focused on unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and receive a remote pilot certificate to use drones for commercial purposes. Tests can be inconvenient, but as with any aircraft, it’s important […]
How to Pick a Drone Solution for Roofing
There are plenty of reasons to believe in the drone hype when you start to count up all the benefits. Faster roof inspections, better safety, and a new way to produce polished estimates to help you win more work are just a few of the key reasons to use them. If you’re interested in drone […]
5 Misconceptions The Roofing Industry Has About Drones
Using a drone for roof inspections could revolutionize business for a roofing contractor. Drone technology adds benefits like cost savings, speed, and safety, but it’s often associated with words like “complicated’ and “expensive.” But drones have advanced at an incredible pace over the last five years and they’re more viable for roofers than ever. Even […]
Why Many Insurance Adjusters Are Trading in Their Ladders for Drones
Regardless of the industry, people want to get more done or to arrive at a conclusion as quickly as possible. Luckily for insurance adjusters, drones offer a way to get more done than more traditional ladder methods. Reports suggest that drone usage will make claims adjusters’ workflow 40-50% more efficient in the future, but they’re […]
Why You Should Use Drones for Solar Site Surveys
The solar industry is booming, and based on discussions we’ve had with solar pros, the tough thing right now isn’t necessarily making more sales, it’s handling everything that needs to happen after a homeowner decides to invest. Site surveys, modeling, planning, and installs are a bottleneck for many solar providers, and they’re on the hunt […]
Four Big Ways Aerial Drones Are Flying Into the Future
There’s been widespread speculation about the future of drone technology. For a long time, drones were either something out of a Sci-Fi film, or something the military used. But drones are emerging as a useful tool for industries including but not limited to, insurance, construction, and solar so it’s no surprise that the FAA expects there to […]
Loveland Innovations Launches the Most Capable Deep Learning Engine for the Insurance, Roofing and Building Inspection Industries
New Deep Learning Engine Will Revolutionize the Inspection-to-Estimation Process ALPINE, Utah – 2-13-2018 – Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data analytics solutions and drone-based data gathering tools announced the launch of the beta version of IMGING® Detect, a deep learning engine built specifically for drone-based inspections. Deep learning is an advanced approach to artificial intelligence […]
Roofers: There’s Something Wrong With Your Bids (And It Isn’t the Price)
A colleague of ours recently went through the lengthy process of collecting bids for a roof replacement. For most homeowners, this is a stressful process. Like most people in his situation, our colleague wanted to get a quality replacement at a reasonable price. No run-around, no B.S. Just a reasonable rate, a lasting roof, and […]
Who’s Cashing In on Drones? Look at These Five Industries
Drones are an idea that once only existed in science-fiction. These unmanned aerial vehicles are now being sold over the country and on the internet from several vendors. Drones are playing key roles in a variety spaces and have proven to be an adaptable tool for hobbyists and professionals alike. You may be wondering what […]
