Inspections

Aerial Drone Inspection Services in North Louisiana

Pipeline ROW surveillance, roof inspections, solar thermal scanning, tower climbs replaced by flights. DJI Matrice 350 RTK with dual thermal and visual cameras, GPS-tagged imagery, and PHMSA-compliant deliverables — at 50-70% less than helicopter.

Services

What We Inspect

Pipeline ROW

Right-of-way surveillance for gathering systems, transmission lines, and tank batteries. Identify encroachments, erosion, third-party damage, and vegetation overgrowth. PHMSA compliant reporting with GPS-tagged anomalies.

Haynesville Shale: new gathering systems across DeSoto, Red River, and Sabine parishes. EIA data shows continued Haynesville growth through 2026.

Roof Inspection

Residential and commercial roof inspection without ladders or foot traffic. High-resolution visual imagery plus thermal scanning to detect moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, and structural anomalies. Insurance-quality documentation.

Residential: $150-400 depending on roof size and complexity. Commercial: $400-1,200 based on square footage and reporting requirements.

Solar Panel Thermal

Thermal scanning detects hot spots, cell defects, bypass diode failures, and connection issues in solar arrays. Non-contact, non-invasive, completed during peak production hours for maximum diagnostic value.

Residential and commercial solar installations. Thermal anomaly report with panel-level identification.

Tower & Powerline

Telecom tower and powerline inspection without climbing. Close-range visual documentation of antennas, connections, insulators, and structural members. Eliminates the cost and risk of tower crews for routine inspections.

Cell towers, broadcast towers, transmission lines, and distribution poles.

Construction Progress

Scheduled flyovers for construction documentation. Compare current state to design plans, track earthwork volumes, and build visual timelines for stakeholder reporting. Pairs with drone mapping for volumetric data.

Weekly or monthly flyovers. Georeferenced imagery with timestamp for progress verification.
Equipment

DJI Matrice 350 RTK

Enterprise inspection platform with dual-sensor payload, RTK positioning, and 55-minute flight time. Full specs at DJI Matrice 350 RTK.

Dual
Camera Payload

Thermal (640×512) and visual (48MP) cameras on a single gimbal. Switch between sensors mid-flight for comprehensive documentation.

RTK
Positioning

Centimeter-level GPS accuracy. Every image is precisely geotagged for repeatable inspection corridors and accurate anomaly mapping.

55 min
Flight Time

Extended endurance for long pipeline runs and large commercial roofs. Hot-swap batteries for continuous operations without downtime.

IP55
Weather Rating

Operates in light rain and high winds. North Louisiana weather doesn't ground us for most conditions.

Deliverables

What You Get

Georeferenced Imagery

Every photo GPS-tagged with lat/long, altitude, and timestamp. Import directly into GIS software, Google Earth, or your asset management platform.

Thermal Anomaly Reports

Heat maps with flagged anomalies, temperature readings, and severity classification. Pipeline hot spots, roof moisture intrusion, solar cell defects — quantified and located.

Change-Over-Time Analysis

For recurring inspections: side-by-side comparison of current vs. previous imagery. Track vegetation encroachment, erosion progression, or construction progress with visual evidence.

Pricing

Inspection Rates

Pricing depends on asset type, size, and deliverable requirements. These ranges cover most jobs.

$150-400
Residential Roof

Visual + thermal scan. Includes georeferenced imagery and written condition report. Most homes completed in 15-30 minutes.

$400-1,200
Commercial Roof

Larger footprint, detailed thermal analysis, and insurance-grade reporting. Schools, warehouses, churches, retail.

50-70%
Less Than Helicopter

Pipeline ROW inspection priced per-mile. Significantly cheaper than rotary-wing with higher-resolution data. Contact for project quote.

Custom
Tower & Solar

Priced by asset count and complexity. Tower inspections, solar arrays, and construction monitoring quoted per project.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does drone pipeline inspection cost?

Drone pipeline ROW inspection runs 50-70% less than helicopter inspection. Exact pricing is per-mile and depends on pipeline length, terrain, access conditions, and reporting requirements. For Haynesville Shale gathering systems, call (318) 245-4047 for a project-specific quote. We cover the full scope: visual anomalies, thermal scans, encroachment documentation, and GPS-tagged deliverables.

Are drone inspections PHMSA compliant?

Yes. Our drone pipeline inspections meet PHMSA requirements for right-of-way surveillance under 49 CFR 192 and 195. Deliverables include georeferenced imagery with GPS coordinates for every anomaly, encroachment, or condition noted. All flights comply with FAA Part 107 regulations.

What data do I get from a drone inspection?

Standard deliverables: high-resolution georeferenced imagery (GPS-tagged, timestamped), thermal anomaly reports with heat maps and severity classification, and a written condition summary. For recurring inspections, we provide change-over-time analysis comparing current to previous flights. All data exports in standard formats compatible with GIS platforms, Google Earth, and common asset management systems.

Can drones inspect roofs without me being home?

We need either the homeowner or an authorized representative present during the flight for safety coordination and property access. The inspection itself is quick — 15-30 minutes for most residential roofs. No interior access needed; we operate entirely from the exterior and airspace above your property.

How does drone inspection compare to helicopter?

Cost: 50-70% less. Resolution: drones fly lower (200-400 ft AGL vs 500+ for helicopters), capturing higher-detail imagery. Flexibility: drones hover and re-fly anomalies in real time. Mobilization: we deploy from a truck in under an hour, no helipad required. The trade-off is speed on long-distance runs — helicopters cover more miles per hour. But per-mile data quality from drones is substantially higher.

Schedule an Inspection

See the full picture from above.

Pipeline, roof, solar, tower, or construction — tell us the asset and we'll scope the flight.

Call (318) 245-4047