Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are legal for people to fly for recreational use.  Mounted with cameras, drones are also being used for surveillance, emergency rescue, fire safety, disaster management, and even filmmaking.  The applications for home and commercial property inspections are numerous, such as for inspecting roofs (especially those with several pitches), as well as getting a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding property.  Some home inspectors have said that they’re currently experimenting with low-flying drones mounted with video cameras.

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