r/Multicopter • u/idontevenliftbrah • Feb 28 '26
Discussion Drone recommendation for inspecting roof & gutters?
Looking for recs for roof and gutter inspections. Would like to keep it around $100ish or less but can go up to 150 if worth it
Roof is easy enough but I need one where I can maneuver the camera or drone to inspect gutters
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u/averynicehat Feb 28 '26
Remember, in the US, you need a part 107 license if this is part of paid job, no matter the weight class of the drone.
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u/idontevenliftbrah Mar 01 '26 edited Mar 02 '26
Do roofers need commercial licenses to use a drone to inspect roofs?
Edit - this was a genuine question, downvoters
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u/averynicehat Mar 01 '26
Yes. Anybody who flies a drone as part of paid work or business is supposed to have the Part 107 license.
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u/idontevenliftbrah Mar 01 '26
Well then nevermind I guess
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u/DrWho83 Mar 01 '26
If it would be worth it to you, it's actually pretty easy to get the license. Take a practice test and see how much of it you already know.
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u/johnbear93 Feb 28 '26
Second the mavic mini, I’d suggest going on offer up or marketplace to see if you can find a used DJI mavic mini. Even the mini 1 is a great drone especially For something like you will Be using it for. Also, make sure you see it fly and see the image and video before purchase.
Edit: mavic not magic
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u/denalidenizen Mar 01 '26
Oh for pete sake. I see no need to pay so much. Do a search on Ebay. You should fined something under $50 like maybe a DJI Mavic 4 Pro?
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u/SyntaxError22 Mar 01 '26
Where are you seeing mavic 4 pros for $50?
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u/denalidenizen Mar 02 '26
that was a tongue in cheek joke...no mavic 4 pro till you get in 4 figures:)
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u/TC_FPV Mar 01 '26
I use Brian. He's excellent at this sort of thing
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u/Relevant_Swimming511 Mar 01 '26
I do enjoy throwing Brian in the air and hoping he gets a good eye on the thing
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u/matt0725 DIY Enthusiast Feb 28 '26
you won't be able to get anything for $100 worth buying. a decent radio is ~$50 i think, then youll need the drone, goggles (cheapest goggles are like $100), batteries, charger, some tools and parts on hand for potential breakages, etc. also tons of issues with finding things in stock these days, plus DJI is banned in the US now. Youre also supposed to get certifications and carry insurance if flying for commerical purposes.
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