Firstly, drones provide a comprehensive and unobstructed view of the entire property, including areas that might be inaccessible or dangerous for adjusters to reach on foot. This bird's-eye perspective allows for a more accurate assessment of the extent of the damage, including roof damage, structural compromises, and the impact on surrounding areas. Furthermore, the high-resolution imagery and videos captured by drones deliver undeniable visual evidence, minimizing potential disputes and speeding up the claims process. Drones can also quickly and efficiently document the scene, reducing the time adjusters spend on-site, and allowing them to prioritize other tasks. The resulting data creates a thorough, detailed, and easily shareable record of the damage, fostering transparency and streamlining communication with policyholders and other stakeholders. Ultimately, the use of drone technology in fire damage assessment leads to more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective insurance claim settlements.

Drones are Safer

Imagine showing up to a disaster site to assess someone’s property damage. The weather conditions might be bad, there could be slippery water and mud everywhere, and many houses could be partially or completely destroyed. Now imagine you’re expected to take a ladder and climb up onto the roof of a damaged home. Will the structure hold your weight? Will your foot go through when you take your first step? Are the shingles too slick or debris-laden to navigate safely?

Drones are More Efficient

Drones reduce the number of tools an adjuster has to travel with and help them do their job faster. This, in turn, helps the adjuster assist more people. A drone can perform the duties of a ladder, a measuring tape, a camera, and more. They can provide immediate footage of the condition of tall structures, making case resolution a much faster process.

Drones Reduce Costs

Drones also reduce operational costs by eliminating the need to send somebody to a remote area or use specialized equipment to access a dangerous site. Traditional methods often involve hiring additional personnel, such as photographers or surveyors, to assess the damage. This can be expensive and time-consuming. Drones, on the other hand, eliminate the need for these additional resources.

 

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Two homes were destroyed and a third was damaged when a massive fire broke out in Spencer, MA

Western Mass Drones was hired by Public Insurance Adjuster, Silverstein Public Adjusters who represents the homeowner, to capture aerial drone photographs of the home destroyed by the fire, as well as the two homes adjacent to that home, which were also damaged extensively.